Ginevra

/jee-NEV-rah/

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Ginevra is an Italian girl's name pronounced /jee-NEV-rah/. Meaning fair or white shadow, this elegant name provides a soft, rhythmic balance to the surname.

Meaning of Ginevra

Meaning fair or white shadow, this elegant name provides a soft, rhythmic balance to the surname.

Ginevra is the Italian form of the Welsh name Guinevere, derived from the elements 'gwen' meaning white or fair and 'seanhwar' meaning phantom or shadow. It is also historically linked to the Juniper tree, known as 'ginepro' in Italian, symbolizing protection and purification.

Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
/jee-NEV-rah/

Cultural background

The name remains a sophisticated and popular choice in modern Italy, frequently ranking within the top 10 most given names for newborn girls. It carries an air of aristocratic elegance and literary depth.

Variations & nicknames

  • Ginny
  • Ginevret
  • Ginetta
  • Gevra
  • Ginevrine

Famous people named Ginevra

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Ginevra de' Benci

    15th-century Florentine aristocrat and subject of a famous portrait by Leonardo da Vinci.

    History · 1457–1521

  • Ginevra Molly Weasley

    Better known as Ginny Weasley, a central character in the Harry Potter book and film series.

    Literature · 1997–2007

  • Ginevra Elkann

    Italian film director, producer, and member of the prominent Agnelli family.

    Film · 1979–present

  • Ginevra King

    American socialite and heiress who served as the inspiration for Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby.

    History · 1899–1980

  • Ginevra Lubrano

    Italian pop singer and songwriter known by the stage name Ginevra.

    Music · 2010s–present

Frequently asked about Ginevra

What does Ginevra mean?
Ginevra is an Italian name meaning 'fair one', 'white shadow', or 'white phantom', sharing etymological roots with the Welsh name Guinevere.
How do you pronounce Ginevra?
It is pronounced jee-NEV-rah (dʒiˈneːvra) in Italian, with the stress on the second syllable.
Is Ginevra a boy or girl name?
Ginevra is exclusively a feminine given name.
Is Ginevra the same as Guinevere?
Yes, Ginevra is the Italian cognate of the Welsh name Guinevere, famously known through Arthurian legend.

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