Genowefa
Genowefa is a Christian girl name of Uncertain (Celtic or Germanic), via French origin, meaning “Origin uncertain”.
| Meaning | Origin uncertain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Uncertain (Celtic or Germanic), via French |
| Pronunciation | geh-noh-VEH-fah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland |
Meaning and origin of Genowefa
Genowefa is the Polish form of Genevieve. The name's origin is uncertain: it may be Germanic, possibly containing words for kin and woman, or Celtic. It is sometimes confused with Guinevere and glossed as 'white wave', but that belongs to a different name. Genowefa was common in rural Poland in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Is Genowefa a Christian name?
The name comes from St Genevieve, the fifth-century patron saint of Paris, and is used by Catholic Polish families.
How popular is Genowefa?
Old-fashioned in Poland today; found mainly among elderly women.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Genowefa mean?
Genowefa means 'Origin uncertain'. It is of Uncertain (Celtic or Germanic), via French origin.
Is Genowefa a Christian name?
The name comes from St Genevieve, the fifth-century patron saint of Paris, and is used by Catholic Polish families.
How do you pronounce Genowefa?
Genowefa is pronounced geh-noh-VEH-fah.
Is Genowefa a boy or girl name?
Genowefa is usually a girl name.