How Do You Spell GENVIEVE?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnviːv] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the name "Genvieve" is actually "Genevieve". The correct pronunciation is "JEN-uh-veev" with the stress on the first syllable. The first letter is pronounced as a soft "G" sound, like in the word "giant". The "e" after "g" is silent, and the "i" before "e" is pronounced like a long "e" sound. The second "e" and the "v"s are pronounced like in the word "eve". The final "e" is also silent. Remembering the correct spelling and pronunciation can avoid confusion and mispronunciation.

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Common Misspellings for GENVIEVE

  • fenvieve
  • venvieve
  • benvieve
  • henvieve
  • yenvieve
  • tenvieve
  • gwnvieve
  • gsnvieve
  • gdnvieve
  • grnvieve
  • g4nvieve
  • g3nvieve
  • gebvieve
  • gemvieve
  • gejvieve
  • gehvieve
  • gencieve
  • genbieve
  • genfieve
  • genvueve

Etymology of GENVIEVE

The name Genevieve derives from the French name Geneviève, which originated from the Latin name Genovefa or Genofeva. The Latin name is believed to have been formed from the combination of two different elements: genus, meaning race or family, and via, which translates to way or path. Hence, the name Genevieve can be interpreted as woman of the family or woman on the way.