Genève

Swiss place-name or French

"juniper tree"

Genève Origin and Meaning

The name Genève is a girl's name of French origin.

Genève is a feminine name derived from the French word for Geneva, the beautiful Swiss city situated on Lake Geneva. The name carries elegance with its French pronunciation (zhuh-NEV) and accent mark. Historically, Geneva was derived from the Celtic word 'genawa,' meaning 'mouth' or 'estuary,' referring to the city's location where Lake Geneva flows into the Rhône River. As a personal name, Genève conveys sophistication and European flair, appealing to parents with connections to French culture or Switzerland. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, it offers a distinctive alternative to more familiar names like Genevieve. The name evokes images of alpine beauty, international diplomacy, and Swiss precision.