Meaning of the nameGenesi
- Unisex
- Ge-ne-si
Genesi is a name of uncertain origin in Brazil, identical to the Italian word Genesi, 'Genesis', and also written Genessi.
IBGE's 2022 Census recorded 1,626 people named Genesi, the 5,922nd most common name in Brazil. Their median age is 56, and the largest group was born in the 1960s. Proportionally, it is most common in Goiás.
Meaning
The meaning of Genesi is not known for certain. The sources consulted give no settled meaning for it, so we give none; below are the origin of the spelling and the official figures.
- People (2022)
- 1,626
- Rank in Brazil
- #5,922
- Median age
- 56 years
- 2010 Census
- 2,293
- people
Genesi in the 2022 Census
People with the first name Genesi, by the decade they were born. In the chart, 70 = the 1970s and 20+ = 2020 to 2022. The largest group was born in the 1960s (455 people).
1,223 women 403 men
Source: IBGE, 2022 Demographic Census, Nomes no Brasil. The census counts the first name of people alive in 2022; small counts are not published, and the first group covers everyone born before 1940. How to read these data.
Where the name Genesi is most common
States with the highest share of people named Genesi in the population, in the 2022 Census.
- Goiás 0.005%
- Rio Grande do Sul 0.003%
- Paraná 0.001%
- Minas Gerais 0.001%
- Rio de Janeiro 0.001%
All states
| State | People | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| Goiás | 368 | 0.005% |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 325 | 0.003% |
| São Paulo | 146 | 0.000% |
| Minas Gerais | 113 | 0.001% |
| Paraná | 103 | 0.001% |
| Rio de Janeiro | 100 | 0.001% |
| Santa Catarina | 88 | 0.001% |
| Pernambuco | 55 | 0.001% |
| Mato Grosso | 45 | 0.001% |
| Espírito Santo | 37 | 0.001% |
| Tocantins | 35 | 0.002% |
| Rondônia | 32 | 0.002% |
| Distrito Federal | 30 | 0.001% |
| Bahia | 29 | 0.000% |
| Pará | 28 | 0.000% |
| Amazonas | 21 | 0.001% |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | 19 | 0.001% |
States with fewer than 15 people with the name are not shown: IBGE does not publish those counts.
About the name Genesi
The origin of Genesi as a name in Brazil is uncertain. The spelling coincides with the Italian word Genesi, 'Genesis', from Latin genesis and Ancient Greek γένεσις, 'origin, birth', and with the name of the first book of the Bible. Most of the people recorded are female. In the 2022 Census, IBGE recorded 1,626 people named Genesi, with a median age of 56. Proportionally, it is most common in Goiás.
The most common spelling in the group, with a single S and no accent, identical to the Italian form.
Other spellings of Genesi
| Spelling | People (2022) |
|---|---|
| Genesi | 1,626 |
| Genessi | 1,156 |
Sources
- Wiktionary: Genesi · en.wiktionary.org · origin
- Behind the Name: Genesis · behindthename.com · origin
Questions about the name Genesi
What does the name Genesi mean?
The meaning of Genesi is not known for certain: the sources consulted give no settled meaning for it. So we give none; the page shows the origin of the spelling and the official figures.
How many people are named Genesi in Brazil?
IBGE's 2022 Census recorded 1,626 people with the first name Genesi, which ranks it number 5,922 among the country's names. The largest group was born in the 1960s.
Is Genesi a boy's or a girl's name?
Genesi is used by both men and women: in the 2022 Census, 1,223 women and 403 men had this name.
In which Brazilian state is Genesi most common?
Proportionally, in Goiás: 0.005% of the state's population is named Genesi (368 people), according to the 2022 Census.
What are the other spellings of Genesi?
Genessi. IBGE counts each spelling separately.
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