Unisex Name
Genya
ˈɡʲe.nʲə
Overview
Gender
masculine & feminine
Origin
Categories
Castlevania characters
diminutives
Grishaverse characters
isograms
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha characters
Writing Systems
ГеняRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
53/100
modern65%
youthful80%
informal80%
wholesome65%
strong65%
strange140%
Meaning & Etymology
Genya is a diminutive form of the names Gennadiy, Yevgeniy, or Yevgeniya. It is commonly used as a given name in Russian-speaking cultures. The name carries connotations of nobility and well-born, reflecting its etymological roots in Greek, where it means 'noble' or 'well-born'.
Etymology
Original Form:
Gennadiy, Yevgeniy, Yevgeniya
Evolution:
The name Genya evolved as a diminutive form in Russian-speaking cultures, derived from the longer forms Gennadiy, Yevgeniy, and Yevgeniya. These names themselves have Greek origins, with 'Gennadiy' me...
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