Genet
Meaning of Genet
Genet is a beautiful name of Ethiopian origin that is predominantly given to baby girls. In Amharic, it is pronounced as ge-NET (/gɛˈnɛt/). A variation of the name is Genette. Despite not being very common in recent years, Genet has had periods of popularity in the United States. In the 1920s and 1960s, it ranked among the top 500 names for baby girls. This name carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural significance, making it a great choice for parents looking for something distinctive and meaningful for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Amharic
- Pronunced as ge-NET (/gɛˈnɛt/)
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Notable People Named Genet
| Genet Getaneh Wendimagegnehu is an accomplished Ethiopian long-distance runner known for her success in half marathon and marathon competitions, with notable achievements including representing Ethiopia at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and winning the Great Ethiopian Run. |
| Genet Sium is an Eritrean writer, activist, and nurse known for her autobiographical novel Shigom, which recounts her experiences as a freedom fighter during the war for Eritrean independence from Ethiopia. |
| Genet Yalew Kassahun is an Ethiopian professional long-distance runner with a half marathon best of 66:26 minutes, which is the Ethiopian record and ranks her in the top ten all-time for the sport. |
| Genet Gebregiorgis - Genet Gebregioris is an Ethiopian middle distance runner who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. |
