How Do You Spell JENAVIEVE?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnɐvˌiːv] (IPA)

The spelling of the name "Jenavieve" might seem confusing at first glance. However, it can be broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "Je," begins with a "dʒ" sound, similar to the "j" in "jacket." The second syllable, "na," is pronounced with a short "æ" sound as in "cat." The third syllable, "vi," is pronounced with a long "i" sound, as in "pie." And the final syllable, "eve," is pronounced with a "ɛv" sound, similar to the "ev" in "never."

Common Misspellings for JENAVIEVE

  • henavieve
  • nenavieve
  • menavieve
  • kenavieve
  • ienavieve
  • uenavieve
  • jwnavieve
  • jsnavieve
  • jdnavieve
  • jrnavieve
  • j4navieve
  • j3navieve
  • jebavieve
  • jemavieve
  • jejavieve
  • jehavieve
  • jenzvieve
  • jenqvieve
  • jenacieve
  • jenabieve

Etymology of JENAVIEVE

The name "Jenavieve" is derived from the French name "Geneviève". The etymology of "Geneviève" can be traced back to the Germanic elements "genja" and "wefa", meaning "kin" and "woman", respectively. Over time, the name evolved and was commonly associated with Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris, which further popularized its usage. "Jenavieve" is a variant spelling of the name, likely modernized or influenced by English language pronunciation and spelling conventions.