The patron saint of Paris is Saint Geneviève who saved Paris from the Huns in the 5th century by persuading the people of Paris to remain in the city and pray rather than flee.

Genevieve meaning in english. But I like it when Stella calls me Genevieve because though Im Jenny to everyone else always have been since I was born I. A user from Nebraska US. A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Genevieve means White wave in Celtic and is of English origin.

Geneviève is a female given name of Celtic or Germanic origin. Last year it ranked 4886th in the US. An earlier version of the name Genovefa is said to come from the Germanic elements keno meaning kin and wefa meaning wife.

The meaning of Genevie is Tribe woman. Genevieve is a Germanic or Celtic female forename. Jan 3 Meaning pronunciation translations and examples.

It was white wave or fair phantom as meaning related to Guinevere. A Notable person with this name is Genevieve a saint of Paris. Patron saint of Paris.

Geneviève is a French variant of the Gaulish name Genovefa meaning tribe woman. She may not see the world the way most see it. The name is of obscure origin.

This name is mostly being used as a girls name. Patron saint of Paris. As the Patron Saint of Paris we have held to the French origins as the Germanic origins seem less strong.