Name Meaning & Origin
"Genus is a taxonomic rank above species and below family as used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Genus is a taxonomic rank above species and below family as used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus.E.g. Panthera leo (lion) and Panthera onca (jaguar) are two species within the genus Panthera. Panthera is a genus within the family Felidae.
Genus is a taxonomic rank above species and below family as used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus.E.g. Panthera leo (lion) and Panthera onca (jaguar) are two species within the genus Panthera. Panthera is a genus within the family Felidae.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Genera" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Genus is a taxonomic rank above species and below family as used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~60 people named Genera in the US. Peaked in 1922 with 11 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Genera is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 3.
Genera is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 60 people in the United States are named Genera. The name peaked in 1922 with 11 recorded uses.
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