Gennaro name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 19th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Usage: Italian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gennaro ge-nna-ro
Meaning: Door and Entrance
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What does Gennaro mean?

Meaning of Gennaro is Door or Entrance is used as a boy name and came from Latin is substantially used in Italian. The name is celebrated on September 19th.

How do I pronounce Gennaro?

ge-nna-ro is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Gennaro.

Variants of Gennaro

Januarius, Genaro, January, Januari, Janus, Jarek, Janan, Jan, Adrianus, Jar

How popular is the name Gennaro?

Gennaro is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1904 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 1913, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 897 on boy names chart when 41 babies were named Gennaro.

Over 2366 people have been named Gennaro in United States. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1928 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 1934, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 707 on boy names chart when 39 babies were named Gennaro.

Over 341 people have been named Gennaro in France.

Gennaro is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales still in use today. Also, it appeared first time in 2004 on baby boy names list of Belgium.

But Gennaro is a popular baby name in Italy where every 1 in 700 have the name. According to our estimate, at least 90000 people have been bestowed Gennaro around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2018548416
2017526017
2016429523
2015549216
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Gennaro in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands7644
Sweden1810
Norway56
Denmark40

Here's what numbers has to say about Gennaro

Instead of seeing it as a cursing, take this as your blessing. Everything you have, you acquired alone, thanks to your hard work and putting your best efforts into achieving your goals. You are born to be a singer, writer, actor, model, or a public speaker. Pay more attention to your overall well-being. It's time you set up a positive mind-set, open up to new adventures and explore the world. You are a man of action.

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Sibling Names for Gennaro

If you're considering the name "Gennaro" for your baby boy, you may be interested in finding sibling names that complement it well. Whether you prefer traditional or unique names, here are some options to consider for a cohesive and charming family name set.

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Famous people named Gennaro

  • Gennaro Rubino, Italian anarchist
  • Gennaro Papi, Italian operatic conductor
  • Gennaro di Cola, Italian painter of the Trecento
  • Gennaro Gattuso, retired Italian footballer and current manager of Milan
  • Gennaro Di Napoli, Italian former middle distance runner
  • Gennaro Contaldo, Italian chef and restaurateur,
  • Gennaro Granito Pignatelli di Belmonte, Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and a prominent member of the Roman Curia
  • Gennaro Delvecchio, Italian football official and a former player
  • Gennaro Langella, member of the Colombo crime family
  • Gennaro Scarlato, Italian association football and former manager of Marino and former player as defender
  • Gennaro Bracigliano, French footballer
  • Gennaro Iezzo, Italian former football goalkeeper
  • Gennaro Sardo, former Italian footballer
  • Gennaro Ruotolo, Italian former footballer and coach
  • Gennaro Esposito, Italian football player who plays for Casarano
  • Gennaro Troianiello, Italian footballer
  • Gennaro Cannavacciuolo is notable for his acting in tvMiniSeries Ma il portiere non c'รจ mai?
  • In 1921, Gennaro Berenzone played the role of Il padre di Luisa in drama film I figli di nessuno.
  • Gennaro Jovine, from 1921 comedy flick Gennariello polizziotto, who portrayed N.
  • In 1919 film, Gabriele, il lampionaro di porto, Gennaro Berenzoni played N.

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