Gineva
ji-NEH-vah
Gineva is a girl’s name of Italian origin, meaning “Gineva is an Italian form of Guinevere, a name of Welsh origin, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1996.
What Gineva Means
“Gineva is an Italian form of Guinevere, a name of Welsh origin, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair'.”
The Story of Gineva
This elegant name graced the world for a single year, an uncommon choice that speaks of quiet refinement.
Gineva is the Italian form of Guinevere, a name with Welsh roots meaning 'white wave' or 'fair'. Its recorded appearance in 1996 suggests a deliberate, perhaps romantic, selection for a child.
For your intelligent and creative daughter, Gineva feels like a gentle, flowing thought. This name evokes a sense of grace and inner beauty, like a calm, clear tide.
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The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1996
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1996
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