Genoveva
Meaning of Genoveva
Genoveva is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. This name has Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese origins and carries an air of elegance and sophistication. In Spanish, it is pronounced as heh-noh-VEH-vah (/xe.no.ˈbe.βa/), in Italian as je-noh-VEH-vah (/d͡ʒe.no.ˈve.va/), and in Portuguese as zhe-noh-VEH-vah (/ʒe.nɔ.ˈve.vɐ/). Genoveva is often seen as a variation of the popular name Genevieve.
Although not widely used in recent years, Genoveva has a rich historical background and has been given to baby girls for many generations. It is worth noting that its popularity peaked in the late 19th century and early 20th century in the United States, but it still remains a charming choice for parents looking for a less common name with a touch of old-world charm.
Overall, Genoveva is a lovely choice for parents seeking a name with international flair and timeless appeal for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as heh-noh-VEH-vah (/xe.no.ˈbe.βa/)
Italian
- Pronunced as je-noh-VEH-vah (/d͡ʒe.no.ˈve.va/)
Portuguese
- Pronunced as zhe-noh-VEH-vah (/ʒe.nɔ.ˈve.vɐ/)
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Notable People Named Genoveva
| Genoveva Umeh is a British-Nigerian actress known for her roles in 'A Tune Away', 'Blood Sisters', 'Far From Home', 'One Lagos Night', and 'Crime and Justice Lagos'. |
| Genoveva Añonman Nze is a prominent Equatorial Guinean professional footballer known for her role as the captain and top scorer of the Equatorial Guinea women's national team. |
| Genoveva Torres Morales was a Spanish Roman Catholic nun who founded the Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of the Holy Angels, with a focus on caring for women, and was known as an "Angel of Solitude." |
