Jeneva
Meaning of Jeneva
Jeneva, pronounced juh-NEE-vuh (/dʒəˈnivə/), weaves together Latin roots and Swiss allure in a single melodic syllable. Drawn from the ancient Latin Genava—the Roman name for Switzerland’s storied Lake Geneva—the name drifts like a gentle breeze over sunlit waters, while its Spanish-inflected spelling extends a warm abrazo to that crisp European undercurrent. In Latin America and beyond, families murmur it tenderly, as if greeting a mariposa alighting on a blooming hibisco, evoking both fragile beauty and steadfast spirit. Though Jeneva has never soared into the upper echelons of U.S. popularity—registering just five newborns in 2024 and hovering near rank 945—its rarity only magnifies its charm, promising a daughter whose essence feels both timeless and refreshingly unique, and ensuring even the most tongue-tied tío can pronounce her name with pride.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as juh-NEE-vuh (/dʒəˈnivə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Jeneva
| Jeneva Stevens - |
