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Geneen
How to Pronounce Geneen
Pronounced juh-NEEN /dʒəˈniːn/Medium
Meaning: Geneen is a spelling of Jeanine or Genine, a French-flavored feminine of Jean, the French John. The root is the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' The soft double-e spelling gives the familiar name a fresh look.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Geneen is a variant of Jeanine, the dainty French feminine of Jean. That name is the French John, and both descend from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' Popular in the mid-century taste for -een and -ine endings, Geneen offered a softer, more personal spelling of a well-worn favorite.
It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its high around 1966. A girl named Geneen then is now in her later years.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Geneen mean?
It is a variant of Jeanine, a feminine of Jean and John, meaning 'God is gracious' in Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Geneen?
It is said juh-NEEN /dʒəˈniːn/ - two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Geneen a boy or girl name?
Geneen is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Geneen?
It was always rare, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak in the mid nineteen-sixties.