What is the origin of the name Genessa?

Genessa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Genessa?

Genessa is currently ranked #14008 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Genessa?

Genessa is pronounced juh-NESS-uh.

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Genessa

juh-NESS-uh

Popularity

#14008

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

470

Peak Year

#18 in 2014

First Recorded

1974

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern name, possibly a variation of Genesis, meaning 'birth' or 'beginning' in Greek.

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Gen Nessa Ginny

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Gen Nessa Ginny

Spelling Variations

Genesa Genessah Jenessa

Similar Names

Genesis Serena Vanessa Alessa

Personality Traits

CreativeIntelligentEmpatheticIndependent

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