The variety used to be known as Chènere, but the name was changed in the 15th Century to Chenin blanc, after the mountain in the region, Mont Chenin.
Muxaka lowu khale awutiviwa tanihi Chènere, kambe vito leri rivuye ricinciwa eka malembe yava 15th century kuya eka Chenin blanc, leri sukelaka eka ntshava leyinga, Mont Chenin.