Ginevra

The feminine name Ginevra is interpreted as "the white shadow," "the white wave," or alternatively as "the white fairy." It represents the Italian variant of Guinevere.

What does the name Ginevra mean?

Ginevra, a feminine name, means "the white shadow," "the white wave," or also "the white fairy." The name is the Italian form of Guinevere or Jennifer and traces back to the Old Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. It consists of the adjectives gwyn, which means "white, blonde, beautiful, blessed, holy," and hwyfar, which means "smooth, soft." In the Arthurian legend, Guinevere was the wife of King Arthur and played a significant role in this mythological context. Additionally, the city of Geneva is referred to as Ginevra in Italian. In Italy, the variants Genevra, Genoviva, Genoveva, and Genoveffa are also common as girls' names.

Where does the name Ginevra come from?

The name Ginevra has its roots in Old Welsh and means among other things "the white shadow" or "the white wave." The word components consist of gwyn (white, blonde, beautiful, blessed, holy) and hwyfar (smooth, soft). The language is Italian.

How do you pronounce Ginevra?

The name Ginevra has a three-syllable sound and is melodic. It is pronounced as "Gi-ne-vra" [dʒiˈneːvra] or [ʒiˈneːvra], starting with a gentle, voiced beginning. The consonant combination "-vr-" creates a slight tension in the middle part of the name, while the open ending "-a" harmoniously concludes it. This results in an elegant, rhythmic, and expressive overall impression.

When is the name day of Ginevra?

The name day for Ginevra is celebrated on May 30.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Ginevra enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2017, reaching 1,342nd place. Over the last ten years, Ginevra has been given about 150 times, securing it 1,921st place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 2,223rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Evra / Gin / Ginnelie / Ginni / Ginny / Gyn / Nev

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ginevra Boynton (character from Agatha Christie's 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd')
• Ginevra Cantofoli (Italian painter)
• Ginevra de Benci (painting by Leonardo da Vinci)
• Ginevra Elkann (English film director)
• Ginevra Molly (character from Harry Potter)
• Ginevra Weasley (character from Harry Potter)