Genia

Genia is a term used primarily as a feminine given name in several cultures, often as a shortened form of Eugenia or Eugenios. In Slavic and Romance language communities, Genia can appear as an independent given name as well. The given name Eugenia itself derives from the Greek eugenēs, meaning noble birth or well-born.

Genia Technologies was a San Francisco‑based biotechnology company focused on DNA sequencing and single‑molecule analysis. It developed early sequencing approaches and was acquired by Roche in the early 2010s, with its technology incorporated into Roche’s genomics portfolio.

Beyond personal names and corporate usage, Genia appears in fiction and media as a character name or brand in various contexts. These uses are diverse and not tied to a single canonical reference.

Because Genia has multiple unrelated uses, its specific meaning depends on context, whether it refers to a person, a company, or a fictional character.