It is of Celtic and Welsh origin.

Genevieve name meanings. Geneviève is a Celtic name meaning. Genevieve is derived from the medieval German name Genovefa or Kenowefa which includes the elements Kuni meaning Kin kin and wefa meaning woman. This name was borne by Saint Geneviève the patron saint of Paris who inspired the city to resist the Huns in.

The name Genevieve is primarily a female name of French origin that means Woman Of The Family. Leader of the tribe. Alternatively it could be of Gaulish origin from the related Celtic element genos kin family combined with a second element of unknown meaning.

People think this name is Rate Details classic mature formal upper class natural wholesome refined strange complex serious nerdy. The second is possibly from an element meaning woman. Genevieve - Detailed Meaning.

What Does Geneviève Mean and History. Keep in mind that many names may have different meanings in other countries and languages so be careful that the name that you choose doesnt mean something bad or unpleasant. In Germanic origin the meaning of name Genevieve is.

Derived from the Gaulish Genovefa a name with Celtic roots but the meaning of which is uncertain. Its stated that numbers hold the key to our inner most personality. The name Genevieve is an Germanic baby name.

Genevieve is a female name popular in British French and German countries. It means a white wave. Genevieve can be used in both the British and French language.