Ariane
/ehree-AN/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Ariane is a English name meaning "Very holy one". The name Ariane is of debated origin, potentially derived from the Greek name Ariadne (Ἀριάδνη). Ariadne's name likely stems from the Cretan Greek *arí- (very) + *adnos (holy).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic ehree-AN
IPA ˌɛɹiˈæn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ehree-AN. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ariane
- · Ariane Mnouchkine - Theatre Director
- · Ariane Labed - Actress
- · Ariane Moffatt - Singer-Songwriter
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