Gennara

Gennara is the feminine form of the Italian name Gennaro, which in turn goes back to the ancient Roman name Januarius. Historically, Gennara has primarily been given to newborns in January.

What does the name Gennara mean?

The name Gennara is the feminine counterpart of Gennaro and is derived from the Roman name Januarius. It is traditionally used for children born in January. The German translation means 'the one born in January', 'January', or also 'the doorkeeper'. The latter refers to the Latin word Iānus, which stands for 'arcade', 'covered walkway', 'door', or 'entrance'. Gennara may also be a variant of Janus, the Roman god of entrances and new beginnings. Other variants include Januaria, January, and Jenara.

Where does the name Gennara come from?

Gennara is a female first name with Latin roots that carries the meaning 'the one born in January'. The etymological basis comes from the Latin Iānus or Iānŭārĭus, which means arcade, covered walkway, door, or entrance. The name is primarily common in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Gennara?

Gen-na-ra

When is the name day of Gennara?

The name day of Gennara is celebrated on September 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Gennara is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th among the most common female first names. In the last ten years, it has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Considering the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.