Meaning & Origin
The capital city of Geneva canton, Switzerland.
Geneva is a girl's and boy's baby name with dual origins: it may derive from the Old French Genève (the city of Geneva in Switzerland) or from the Germanic name Genovefa, possibly meaning 'woman of the race' or 'juniper.'
Geneva has an understated European refinement — it evokes Swiss neutrality, international diplomacy, and the clean, alpine quality of its namesake city. After decades of quiet dormancy, Geneva is being rediscovered by parents drawn to soft, vintage names with strong sounds. It has a gentle grandeur that feels both familiar and distinctly uncommon on a modern birth certificate.