Genaro
/xenaɾo/from spelling rules
Genaro is the Spanish male given name for Genaro.
Genaro is used as a masculine given name. In casual and affectionate settings, the nickname Gena may be used to address someone with this name.
How do you pronounce it?
/xenaɾo/
Did you know?
- The name is linked to the Roman god Janus, who is famously depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions to oversee both the past and the future.
- People named Genaro often celebrate their 'name day' on February 4 to honor Saint Januarius, the patron saint of Naples.
- The name Genaro is a doublet of the Spanish word for January, enero, as both derive from the Latin 'Januarius'.
Examples in context
- El niño se llama Genaro.The boy's name is Genaro.
- Genaro es mi hermano mayor.Genaro is my older brother.
- ¿Conoces a Genaro?Do you know Genaro?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about a mutual friend at a café.
- Alejandro¿Has visto a Genaro hoy?Have you seen Genaro today?
- LucíaNo, no he visto a Genaro.No, I haven't seen Genaro.
- AlejandroÉl me iba a llamar.He was going to call me.
- LucíaTal vez te llame más tarde.Maybe he will call you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Genaro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
