French · Greek

Ariane

Pronounced ah-ree-AHNShare

Meaning: Possibly most holy; derivation disputed

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Ariane is the French form of Ariadne. Most holy is a proposed Greek interpretation, but some scholars favor an older, pre-Greek origin.

Nicknames

  • Ari
  • Ria
  • Annie

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Ariane comes from French and Greek.

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