Beginning, origin
Pronunciation: JEN-uh-sis
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Genesis is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Beginning". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JEN-uh-sis. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Γένεσις
Γένεσις, προέλευση, αρχή
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
JEN-uh-sis
IPA
/ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
8
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Jade
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The Book of Genesis is the first book of the Hebrew Bible, the Christian Old Testament, and the Quran. It is the account of the creation of the world, the first human beings, and the history of humanity up to the selection of Jacob as the patriarch of Israel. The name 'Genesis' is derived from the Greek title 'Genesis' meaning 'origin' or 'birth'.
Ancient Near East, c. 14th–1st century BCE
The Septuagint, an early translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, is believed to have been the source of the Christian Old Testament's name 'Genesis'. The name derives from the Septuagint's Greek title 'Genesis' meaning 'origin' or 'birth'.
3rd century BCE
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Translations
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Genesis
Beginning, origin, or creation
בראשית
תחילת הבריאה, ראשיתו של דבר
Γένεσις
Γένεσις, προέλευση, αρχή
Genesis
Originem, initium, principium
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