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Genoveva

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Pronounced heh-noh-VEH-vah /xe.noˈve.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/German form of Genevieve — from the Germanic, variously 'of the race/tribe of women' and 'white wave'Low

In 30 seconds: Of the race of women; tribe woman: Genoveva is the Spanish Genevieve. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'heh-noh-VEH-vah').
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Origin LowSpanish, Germanic
MeaningA Spanish/German form of Genevieve — from the Germanic, variously 'of the race/tribe of women' and 'white wave'
U.S. rank (2025)#12339 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,577

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192818852025

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

Genoveva is a Spanish/German form of Genevieve — from the Germanic, variously 'of the race/tribe of women' and 'white wave'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'heh-noh-VEH-vah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, of-the-race-of-women at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Genoveva is a Spanish form of Genevieve — Germanic, variously 'of the race of women' and 'white wave' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'heh-noh-VEH-vah', the G soft like an H).
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Genevieve — routes layered

Variations

GenevieveGenoveffaGenaveva

Nicknames

Veva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Genoveva mean?

Genoveva is a Spanish form of Genevieve — Germanic, variously 'of the race of women' and 'white wave'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Genoveva?

It's said heh-noh-VEH-vah /xe.nove.v/ — four syllables, the G soft like an H.

Is Genoveva a boy or girl name?

Genoveva is a girl's name.

How popular is Genoveva?

Genoveva is a very rare name in the U.S.

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