Genesis
origin, beginning, or birth (Greek/Biblical)
Genesis is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 426, with 16,260 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
origin, beginning, or birth (Greek/Biblical)
Genesis is taken directly from the Greek name of the first book of the Old Testament. In the Philippines, it is used as a unisex given name, though frequently given to boys in Christian and Evangelical families. It gained substantial popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward literal biblical and virtue names.
Derived from the Greek word 'genesis' meaning 'origin' or 'birth', which serves as the title of the first book of the Bible. In the Philippines, it became a popular given name during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, influenced by Christian naming practices.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames like 'Gen', 'Geng', 'Gene', or 'Ness'. Often used as a standalone first name or paired in compound names such as Genesis Mark or John Genesis.
Related forms
- Génesis Spanish
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Genesis with common surname pairs
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How do I use Genesis with two Filipino surnames?
Genesis is the given name. The full name is Genesis + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Genesis a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Genesis is number 426, with 16,260 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.