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

Genoveffa is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Genoveffa?

Genoveffa is an Italian form of the French name Geneviève, that derived from the Germanic name Kenowefa.

What does the name Genoveffa mean?

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

Pronunciation of Genoveffa

Variants of the name Genoveffa