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Gena

Гена

From Russian Gennadiy: a familiar diminutive form used within families and close circles.

Meaning and origin

Gena is the Russian diminutive derived from Gennadiy, itself rooted in the ancient Greek name Gennadios meaning 'noble' or 'well-born'.

How to pronounce Gena

Russiangeh-NAH /ɡɛˈna/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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