How do you pronounce Genevieve?

Genevieve is pronounced jehnihveeːv.

What is the correct pronunciation of Genevieve?

The correct pronunciation of Genevieve is jehnihveeːv (IPA: dʒɛnɪviːv).

Genevieve

Q: Is Genevieve a English name?

Yes, Genevieve is a English name meaning "The meaning of Genevieve is often debated, but generally understood to mean 'woman of the race' or 'family woman'. It can also be associated with 'white wave'.".

/jehnihveeːv/

English Female

Meaning & Origin

Genevieve is a English name meaning "The meaning of Genevieve is often debated, but generally understood to mean 'woman of the race' or 'family woman'. It can also be associated with 'white wave'.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, Bahrain, BI. The name's origin is debated, often linked to Germanic roots. Proposed etymologies include *geno- ('race, family') and *wefa ('woman'), or Gaulish *genawa ('white wave').

Quick Facts

Language English

Gender Female

Phonetic jehnihveeːv

IPA dʒɛnɪviːv

Pronunciation Tip

Say it as jehnihveeːv. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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