"But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die... And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him."
Christian Name · French/Celtic Origin
Geneva Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Geneva
girl
Geneva means "Juniper tree; White wave; Race of women", a girl's name of French/Celtic origin. The name Geneva does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Geneva is the juniper of rest — the weary sleeping, the angel touching, the place where exhausted servants receive divine provision and a gentle word.
Is Geneva in the Bible?
No — the name Geneva does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Juniper tree; White wave; Race of women", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Geneva.
Pronunciation:/jeh-NEE-vah/
OriginFrench/Celtic
MeaningJuniper tree; White wave; Race of women
What does Geneva mean?
Geneva is a girl name of French/Celtic origin meaning "Juniper tree; White wave; Race of women". Geneva is the juniper — and Elijah rested under a juniper tree when exhausted.
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What does Geneva mean in the Bible?
Geneva means "Juniper tree; White wave; Race of women" and is a name of French/Celtic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Geneva is the juniper — and Elijah rested under a juniper tree when exhausted. 'And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him.' Geneva is the place of rest where God speaks to weary servants.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Geneva?
Geneva is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Juniper tree; White wave; Race of women" — not because Scripture names anyone Geneva.
"And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Geneva?
Geneva has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Geneva?
Geneva is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Geneva?
Geneva is the juniper of rest — the weary sleeping, the angel touching, the place where exhausted servants receive divine provision and a gentle word.
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Geneva name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Geneva does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Juniper tree; White wave; Race of women", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Geneva.
Geneva means "Juniper tree; White wave; Race of women." It is a French/Celtic name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Juniper tree; White wave; Race of women" — runs right through the Bible.
French/Celtic. Geneva comes into English from French/Celtic and carries the sense "Juniper tree; White wave; Race of women." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Geneva
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Geneva?
You can read every verse where Geneva appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.