Name Genovefa Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Genovefa

Genovefa is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Genovefa?

The name Genovefa derived from the Germanic name Kenowefa.

What does the name Genovefa mean?

Genovefa means “woman of the family” or “woman of the race” (from ancient Germanic “kunją” = kin/family/race + “wībą” = wife/woman). The name Genovefa could as well be derived from Germanic “ginu-“ meaning “wide” or “spacious” and “waifō-“ meaning “moving”.

Pronunciation of Genovefa

Variants of the name Genovefa