The baby name Genesio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒeˈneːsjo/ (jeh-NEH-see-oh).
Genesio is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Genesio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒeˈneːsjo/ (jeh-NEH-see-oh).
Genesio is Italian in Origin.
Genesio is the Italian form of the Latin cognomen Genesius, ultimately from Greek génesis, “birth, origin, creation.” The name evokes ideas of beginnings and renewal. Through the cult of saints bearing this name, Genesio became a meaningful Christian given name connected with spiritual rebirth as well as literal birth.
In late antiquity and the Middle Ages it spread via St. Genesius of Rome, patron of actors and comedians, and St. Genesius of Arles, a notary martyred under Maximian and patron of notaries and lawyers. Their veneration left toponyms like San Genesio (Italy), Saint-Genès (France), and Sant Genís (Catalonia). Usage today is rare but persistent in Italy, especially Tuscany, Lombardy, and the Marche. Variants include Italian Ginesio; Spanish Ginés; Catalan Genís; French Genès; Portuguese Genésio; Latin Genesius; and the feminine Genesia, with modern Genesis as a related form.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| BR | 0 | #357 | 4 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #429 | 394 | 12,213 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| IT | 0 | #697 | 18 | 4,183 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #988 | 5 | 12,708 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,098 | 381 | 10,046 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Genesio is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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