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Jenesis
Pronounced jeh-NEE-sis /dʒɛˈniː.sɪs/High
Meaning: A creative phonetic respelling of Genesis, from the Greek genesis meaning origin, birth, or beginning, and the title of the first book of the Bible describing the creation of the worldHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jenesis is a modern American respelling of Genesis, from the Greek word meaning origin or birth, used as the title of the opening book of the Bible. Genesis as a given name began appearing in the United States in the 1990s, and Jenesis is a variant spelling that aligns the name more closely with the J-initial pattern common in American names.
As a given name, Genesis and its variants including Jenesis are used for both boys and girls in the United States, though it is more common for girls. For boys, the cosmic, biblical weight of the meaning — the beginning of all things — gives it a powerful, aspirational quality. The J spelling also gives the name a fresh visual identity distinct from the biblical text.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jenesis mean?
Jenesis means origin, beginning, or creation, from the Greek genesis — the same word as the first book of the Bible.
How do you pronounce Jenesis?
It is pronounced jeh-NEE-sis, three syllables with stress on the second.
Is Jenesis a boy or girl name?
Jenesis is used for both boys and girls in the United States, though it is more commonly given to girls.
How popular is Jenesis?
Jenesis is an uncommon spelling variant; the base name Genesis has been a fixture of the charts for girls and appears occasionally for boys.