Gen - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Gen

jehn'jen'1 syllable
🇯🇵Japanese
Creative

MEANING

Spring

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese word '源' meaning 'source' or 'origin'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, names often have deep meanings connected to nature or virtues.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Names like Gen are often used in Japanese literature and have historical significance in traditional Japanese naming culture.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Soft

MEANING

Garden

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

A short form of the Hebrew name 'Genesis'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Genesis is a significant name in religious texts, symbolizing beginnings.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Genesis has been used in various forms in religious and historical contexts.

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