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Genine

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How to Pronounce Genine

Pronounced juh-NEEN /dΚ’Ι™Λˆnin/High

Meaning: Genine is a phonetic spelling of Jeanine, itself a French diminutive of Jeanne β€” the feminine of Jean/John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'. The G- spelling keeps the 'juh-NEEN' sound while distancing it from Jean.Medium

In 30 seconds: Genine is a respelled Jeanine β€” a French pet form of Jeanne meaning 'God is gracious' (said 'juh-NEEN').
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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew
MeaningGenine is a phonetic spelling of Jeanine, itself a French diminutive of Jeanne β€” the feminine of Jean/John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'. The G- spelling keeps the 'juh-NEEN' sound while distancing it from Jean.
U.S. rank (1994)#14180 β†˜ Falling
1994 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 552
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 197019421994

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

Genine is one spelling of Jeanine, a French diminutive of Jeanne, the women's form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'. The phonetic G- start reflects how American parents heard the name rather than any change in meaning.

It appeared in small numbers, peaking around 1970, and faded with the broader Jean/Janine family. Genine reads as a gentle, mother-generation name and is not currently reviving.

Did you know? The soft -ine diminutives of Jeanne (Jeanine, Janine, Genine) crested in mid-century America as feminine, French-flavored alternatives to plain Jean.
Overall data confidence 60%
References β€” Jeanine / Jeanne β€” French dim. of Jeanne; Hebrew 'God is gracious'

Variations

JeanineJenineGeneen

Nicknames

GenNina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Genine mean?

Genine is a form of Jeanine, from French/Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Genine?

It's said juh-NEEN /dΚ’Ι™Λˆnin/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Genine a boy or girl name?

Genine is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Genine?

Uncommon β€” a scattered mid-century spelling of Jeanine, seldom given today.

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