Genia

Feminine variation of Eugene, Greek

"wellborn, noble"

Genia Origin and Meaning

The name Genia is a girl's name.

Genia is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. It can be considered a diminutive of Eugenia (from Greek, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'), a variant of Jenya (a Russian nickname for Evgeniya), or a shortened form of names containing 'gen' elements relating to birth or creation. With its soft sound and simple two-syllable structure, Genia has a delicate, feminine quality. Though never achieving widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, the name has maintained a quiet presence across various cultures. Its international versatility makes it recognizable in many language contexts while remaining relatively uncommon, giving it both accessibility and distinctiveness.

Famous People Named Genia

• Genia Nikolajewa Russian,German actress
• Eugenia "Genia" Leskiw Canadian politician
• Génia Ukrainian pianist
• Genia Melikova Evgenia Russian,French ballerina
• Eugenie "Genia" Nußbaum Schwarzwald Ukrainian,Austrian philanthropist and educator