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Geneviene

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Pronounced JEN-uh-veev /ˈdʒɛn.ə.viːv/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Genevieve, from the Germanic elements meaning 'tribe; kin' and 'woman,' so 'woman of the people'; Saint Genevieve is patroness of Paris. The -viene ending is a variant spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: Geneviene is a respelling of Genevieve - 'woman of the people' (said 'JEN-uh-veev'). Classic and rare.

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Origin MediumGermanic, French

MeaningA respelling of Genevieve, from the Germanic elements meaning 'tribe; kin' and 'woman,' so 'woman of the people'; Saint Genevieve is patroness of Paris. The -viene ending is a variant spelling.

U.S. rank (1927)#4493 ↘ Falling

1927 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1926

Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Geneviene is a variant of Genevieve, 'woman of the people,' tied to Saint Genevieve of Paris. It keeps the classic's grace in an altered spelling, which we note; rare in the U.S. (said 'JEN-uh-veev').

It appears rarely, next to the standard Genevieve. Rare, classic, and graceful.

Did you know? Geneviene respells Genevieve, from Germanic roots for 'tribe' and 'woman,' so 'woman of the people' - the name of Saint Genevieve, patroness of Paris (said 'JEN-uh-veev').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Geneviene — Genevieve respelling; 'woman of the people'

Variations

GenevieveGeneviveGenoveva

Nicknames

GenVivi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Geneviene mean?

Geneviene is a respelling of Genevieve, from Germanic roots for 'tribe' and 'woman' - 'woman of the people.'

How do you pronounce Geneviene?

It's said JEN-uh-veev /ˈdʒɛn.ə.viːv/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Geneviene a boy or girl name?

Geneviene is a girl's name.

How popular is Geneviene?

Geneviene is a rare name in the U.S.