Genesha

Meaning of Genesha

Genesha is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. Its origin can be traced back to Hindu mythology, where Ganesha is known as the elephant-headed god of wisdom and success. The name Genesha is a variation of Ganesha and carries similar positive associations. In British English, it is pronounced as juh-NEE-shuh (/dʒəˈni:ʃə/), while in American English, it is also pronounced as juh-NEE-shuh (/dʒəˈniːʃə/). Despite being a rare name, Genesha has been given to a few newborns in the United States over the past couple of decades. It peaked in popularity in 1993 when it ranked 9557th out of all baby names given that year. If you're looking for a strong and meaningful name for your daughter, Genesha could be an excellent choice.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as juh-NEE-shuh (/dʒəˈni:ʃə/)

American English

  • Pronunced as juh-NEE-shuh (/dʒəˈniːʃə/)

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