Genevieve was appointed by the bishop to look after the welfare of the consecrated virgins. She did so faithfully and helped to lead them into a greater degree of holiness as they grew closer to the lord … Saint genevieve, patron saint of paris, who allegedly saved that city from invasion by the huns.

It has also been used in literature and popular culture, adding to … Discover the french origin and significance of the name genevieve, meaning 'woman of the family', for baby girls, and explore its cultural and historical associations. Geneviève) is a female name of celtic or germanic origin, possibly from the germanic name kenowefa [latinized as genoveva], meaning kin, 'race' or 'tribe', and wefa, …