The name "Jenavieve" is derived from the French name "Geneviève". The etymology of "Geneviève" can be traced back to the Germanic elements "genja" and "wefa", meaning "kin" and "woman", respectively. Over time, the name evolved and was commonly associated with Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris, which further popularized its usage. "Jenavieve" is a variant spelling of the name, likely modernized or influenced by English language pronunciation and spelling conventions.