Day of Saint Jenaro, September 19. Names for children

Jenaro is a name for a child of Latin origin meaning "consecrated to Janus", being Janus a god of Roman mythology, so it may be perfect for your child. Although it is not one of the most frequent names, its use is not strange or outdated but it confers a touch of dignity and originality. He celebrat

Jenaro is a name for a child of Latin origin meaning "consecrated to Janus", being Janus a god of Roman mythology, so it may be perfect for your child.

Although it is not one of the most frequent names, its use is not strange or outdated but it confers a touch of dignity and originality. He celebrates his name day on September 19, which is the day of San Jenaro.

Curiosities about the name Jenaro

Because of the meaning of his name, Jenaro has a charismatic personality that is very attractive to others. Jenaro triumphs in social relationships because of her cheerful and vitalistic character and for being a person who can be easily trusted. In addition, Jenaro has a great capacity for effort that he does not hesitate to dedicate to his family.

The name Jenaro is known throughout the world thanks to the Latin tradition, being a particularly frequent name in Italy, from where the Saint Jenaro is born, as well as the patron saint of Naples. We know its variant in Catalan, Gener, as well as in Italian, Gennaro, although it is also possible to write this name as Genaro.

It may help you to choose the name of your baby to know the Saint who bears his name, the patron saint of Naples and in whose basilica the miracle of the liquefaction of his blood takes place, which is a process by means of which the solidified blood of the holy becomes liquid.

But if we especially like the name of your son, it is because of his relationship with the Roman god Janus, a two-faced god who dealt with the principles and the ends. Hence, the first month of the year also receives its name (ianuarius). As popular characters we know the former player of the Italian football team, Gennaro Gattuso or the Chilean writer Jenaro Prieto.

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of September, consult our calendar of names of saints in September. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Vélez. Collaborator of Guiainfantil.com