Genie is a diminutive form of the name Eugenia, which is of Greek origin meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'. In popular culture, the term 'genie' is often associated with the Arabic concept of 'Jinn', supernatural beings in Islamic mythology that are capable of influencing human affairs. The term has evolved to commonly refer to a magical spirit, often depicted as being confined within a lamp or bottle, who can grant wishes to the person who releases them.