Genesee

Genesee Meaning & Origin

About Genesee
The name "Genesee" is of Native American origin and is derived from the Seneca language. It means "beautiful valley" or "pleasant valley." The name is often associated with the Genesee River, which flows through western New York State and is known for its picturesque landscapes.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Genesee are female.

Genesee Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 N AH0 S IY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛnəˌsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNS', 'KNS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Genesee in Braille

Here's how to represent Genesee in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Genesee in braille

How to Spell the Name Genesee in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Genesee using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Genesee in sign language

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