Where did the word genie come from?

The Word "genie" derives from the French term "génie," which itself comes from the Latin Word "genius," meaning a guiding spirit or deity. The concept of a genie, particularly in the context of the "Arabian Nights," is rooted in Arabic folklore, where these supernatural beings, known as "jinn" (or "djinn"), have the ability to shape-shift and grant wishes. Over time, the term evolved in Western literature and popular culture, leading to the modern interpretation of a genie as a wish-granting spirit.