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Gennaro

jeh-NAH-roh

/dʒɛˈnɑːroʊ/

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Syllable breakdown

gennaro

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Italian/Latin (Italy/Naples)
Meaning
January; sacred to Janus
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

Patron saint of Naples; San Gennaro; pronounced with a 'j' sound at the start

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