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Jenevieve
Pronounced JEHN-uh-veev /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.viv/Medium
Meaning: tribe woman / woman of the familyMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Geneviève is a long-established French name carrying the sense of a woman of the people or of the family line. Jenevieve keeps that meaning while phonetically respelling the front of the name. The name has traveled widely, taking forms like Genoveva in Spanish and Genoveffa in Italian.
Bearers of the traditional spelling include Canadian actress Geneviève Bujold, Oscar-nominated for Anne of the Thousand Days, and Nigerian actress and director Genevieve Nnaji of Lionheart. The variations Ginette and Genovaitė show how far the name reaches across French, Lithuanian and other traditions.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Geneviève Bujold (1942–present)Canadian actress, Oscar-nominated for Anne of the Thousand Days.
- ★Genevieve Nnaji (1979–present)Nigerian actress, producer and director of Lionheart.
Frequently Asked
What does the name Jenevieve mean?
Jenevieve is a variant of Genevieve meaning 'tribe woman' or 'woman of the family', and is linked with French tradition.
How do you pronounce Jenevieve?
It's commonly said JEHN-uh-veev /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.viv/.
Is Jenevieve a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jenevieve is used as a girl name.
How popular is Jenevieve?
In 2024, Jenevieve ranked #2485 in the U.S. for girls, with 72 births recorded.