Genís

Genís is a masculine given name used in Catalan-speaking regions, notably Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and the Valencian Community. It is the Catalan form of Genesis, a name associated with the biblical text and ultimately deriving from Hebrew. The meaning commonly linked to the name is origin or birth.

In Catalan orthography, Genís is written with an acute accent on the i, which indicates its pronunciation and stress pattern in this language. An unaccented variant, Genis, is also encountered, especially outside Catalan-speaking areas or in informal contexts. The name is primarily used within Catalan-speaking communities and is less common in other regions, though it may appear among members of the Catalan diaspora.

Variants and related names include the Spanish form Génesis and other language equivalents of Genesis. In historical usage, names with the Genesis root appear in various cultures, but Genís remains distinctively Catalan in form and usage.

Notable bearers of the name Genís include individuals in Catalan public life, particularly in fields such as sports and the arts. The name carries a traditional resonance in Catalan culture while continuing to be used across generations.

See also Genesis (name); Genis.