Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. jə-NEE-və  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Possibly a shortened form of Genevieve. It could also be inspired by the name of the city in Switzerland. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century.

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DiminutiveNeva

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Entry updated October 11, 2012