Geneviève
/ʒə.nə.vjɛv/feminine
Geneviève is the French female given name for Genevieve.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The name has three syllables and is pronounced /ʒə.nə.vjɛv/.
Did you know?
- Geneviève is the patron saint of Paris. Legend says she saved the city from Attila the Hun through her prayers in the 5th century.
- The name 'Geneviève' might trace back to a Proto-Celtic root meaning 'family woman', making the name a linguistic bridge between ancient Gaulish and modern French.
- The name's popularity in France peaked in the early 20th century and has since become a 'vintage' name that is regaining a small amount of favor.
Examples in context
- Je connais une Geneviève.I know a Geneviève.
- Est-ce que Geneviève est arrivée ?Has Geneviève arrived?
- Geneviève est une très bonne amie.Geneviève is a very good friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking on the phone about a party guest.
- LucasEst-ce que Geneviève vient à la fête ?Is Geneviève coming to the party?
- EmmaOui, elle arrive bientôt.Yes, she is arriving soon.
- LucasC'est super, Geneviève est toujours sympa.That's great, Geneviève is always nice.
- EmmaElle est vraiment très gentille.She is really very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “genevieve” translations and entries Geneviève, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Geneviève, CC BY-SA 4.0.
