Genaro
Meaning of Genaro
Genaro is a male name with Italian and Spanish origins. In Italian, it is pronounced as jeh-NAH-roh (/dʒeˈnaɾo/), while in Spanish, it is pronounced as heh-NAH-roh (/xeˈnaɾo/). The name has variations such as Gennaro. Genaro has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1908, and its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around 2000-2500 in terms of occurrence, with around 50-70 babies being named Genaro annually. Despite not being widely popular, Genaro carries a rich cultural heritage and could be a unique choice for parents looking for an Italian or Spanish-inspired name.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as heh-NAH-roh (/xeˈnaɾo/)
Italian
- Pronunced as jeh-NAH-roh (/dʒeˈnaɾo/)
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Notable People Named Genaro
| Genaro García Luna is a former Mexican government official who served as Secretary of Public Security and was later convicted of drug trafficking. |
| Genaro García, a Mexican writer, teacher, and attorney, advocated for women's rights, suffrage, and the abolition of dueling, while also emphasizing the importance of Mexican history and culture. |
| Genaro García was a professional boxer known as 'Poblanito' who fought in the super flyweight and bantamweight divisions from 1994 to 2013, holding the World Boxing Council Fecombox regional bantamweight title from 2003 to 2007 and achieving a career record of 39 wins and 10 losses with 23 knockouts. |
