Ginevra

Ginevra is a feminine given name of Italian origin. It is the Italian form of Guinevere, the queen in the Arthurian legend, and has been used in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities for centuries. The name carries associations with romance and medieval chivalry in Italian culture.

In literature and art, Ginevra appears as the Italian equivalent of Guinevere in translations and adaptations of Arthurian stories. The name is also invoked in Italian poetry and storytelling as part of the broader set of medieval and Renaissance cultural references.

A notable historical reference is the portrait Ginevra de’ Benci by Leonardo da Vinci, painted in the 1470s in Florence. The subject, Ginevra de’ Benci, was a Florentine noblewoman, and the work is regarded as an important early Renaissance portrait. It is currently housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and is praised for its subtle use of sfumato and intimate, tightly composed portrayal.

In contemporary usage, Ginevra remains a recognized given name in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities, continuing to be chosen for baby girls. It is occasionally found in broader international contexts as a direct form or adaptation of Guinevere.