ginny
word
/ˈdʒɪni/
JI-nee
/dʒˈɪni/
JI-nee
Definition
A common English female given name, typically a diminutive of Virginia or Ginevra. Most famously associated with Ginny Weasley from the Harry Potter series.
Usage & Nuances
Pronounced /ˈdʒɪni/. Not to be confused with 'guinea' (currency/animal) or 'genie' (magical being). Overwhelmingly associated with Harry Potter's Ginny Weasley in modern pop culture. Sometimes spelled 'Ginnie'.
Spanish: GinnyPortuguese (BR): GinnyPortuguese (PT): GinnyChinese (Simplified): 金妮Chinese (Traditional): 金妮Hindi: जिनीArabic: جينيBengali: জিনি (নারী নাম)Russian: Джинни (женское имя)Japanese: ジニー（女性の名前）Vietnamese: Ginny (tên nữ)Korean: 지니 (여자 이름)Turkish: Ginny (kadın adı)Urdu: جنی (عورت کا نام)Indonesian: Ginny (nama perempuan)
Example Sentences
Ginny is short for Virginia.
basic
Have you met my neighbour Ginny?
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Ginny Weasley is one of the main characters in Harry Potter.
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Everyone calls her Ginny, but her real name is Virginia.
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Little Ginny was always the toughest of the Weasley kids in the books.
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My great-aunt Ginny still sends handwritten letters every Christmas.
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