Genova: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Genova – Meaning: a bend or curve in the land or coastline – Origin: Ligurian/Celtic (via Latin) – Pronunciation: JEH-noh-vah


Genova is a Ligurian/Celtic (via Latin) name used mostly for girls meaning “a bend or curve in the land or coastline”. It appears in our list of 175+ European City Baby Names With Old-World Elegance.

Meaning & Origin of Genova

Meaning: A bend or curve in the land or coastline.

Origin: Ligurian/Celtic (via Latin).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Genova

Phonetic: JEH-noh-vah   IPA: /ˈdʒɛnoʊvə/

Popularity of Genova

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.

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