Gen

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Gen 1
not set
Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. JEN  [key]

Meaning & History

Diminutive of Genevieve or any name beginning with Gen.
Added 9/28/2009 by anonymous

Gen 2
Revisions not set
Gender Masculine
Usage Japanese
Pronounced Pron. /ˈge̞n/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms Forms源, 儼 etc.

Meaning & History

From Japanese 源 meaning "source, origin", 儼 meaning "serious, untouched, solemnly, majestically" or any other kanji pronounced the same way.

A notable bearer is Japanese Actor: Gen Hoshino (星野 源, Hoshino Gen, born January 28, 1981).
Added 6/3/2020 by LionB3
Edited 6/3/2020 by LionB3

Gen 3
2a. listed usages are verified
Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage Chinese
Scripts 根(Chinese)
Other Forms FormsGēn (Pinyin)

Meaning & History

Derived from the Chinese character 根 (gēn) meaning "root; basis; cause; origin".

Other characters combinations are also possible.
Added 5/27/2022 by Felie