Genevieve

American

[jen-uh-veev] / ˈdʒɛn əˌviv /

French Geneviève

noun

Saint, a.d. 422–512, French nun: patron saint of Paris.
a female given name.

Geneviève British

/ ˈdʒɛnɪˌviːv, ʒənvjɛv /

noun

Saint. ?422–?512 _ad , French nun; patron saint of Paris. Feast day: Jan 3

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Genevieve Mullen, a parent who is also a BBC producer, said her son was sent home with a letter outlining the action police had taken to try to prevent any violence.

From BBC

St. Genevieve at Millikan, 5 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

If you want to see what a top 15-year-old girls’ soccer player looks like, go watch freshman Mia Rizo of St. Genevieve.

From Los Angeles Times

St. Genevieve is 13-3-3 overall and 4-2-3 in the Del Rey League.

From Los Angeles Times

Premiership Women's Rugby executive chair Genevieve Shore says she is "very disappointed" the league remains unable to secure a title sponsor.

From BBC

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