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Baby Name Genevieve |
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| Meaning of Genevieve - What does the name Genevieve means? |
| Pronunciation: |
| zheh-neh-vyehv |  |
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Girl Name |
| Origin: |
French |
| Name Meaning: |
Derived from the Gaulish Genovefa, a name with Celtic roots but the meaning of which is uncertain. The first element is believed to be from genos (race, people, tribe); the second is possibly from an element meaning "woman." Its alteration in the translation from the Celtic to the French seems to be the cause for the confusion. The name is often bestowed in honor of the patron saint of Paris (420-500). In spite of much opposition and criticism, St. Genevieve was a nun who worked tirelessly for the people of Paris. During the Frankish occupation, she heroically went in search of food, encouraged the people, and spoke up for the release of prisoners of war |
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| Pet forms: | Genny |
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