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Corinne
kuh-RIHN
Corinne (name) means a female given name derived from the Ancient Greek word for "maiden" or "girl.". Example: “Corinne was named after her great-aunt.”
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A female given name derived from the Ancient Greek word for "maiden" or "girl."
"Corinne was named after her great-aunt."
How to use Corinne
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA feminine given name meaning roughly "maiden."
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Etymology
From French Corinne, tracing back to Ancient Greek kore, meaning "girl" or "maiden."
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What does “Corinne” mean?
The word “Corinne” means a female given name derived from the Ancient Greek word for "maiden" or "girl.". In plain terms, a feminine given name meaning roughly "maiden.".
How do you pronounce “Corinne”?
“Corinne” is pronounced kuh-RIHN (/kəˈɹɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Corinne” in a sentence?
Here is “Corinne” used in a sentence: “Corinne was named after her great-aunt.”
What part of speech is “Corinne”?
“Corinne” is a name.
Where does the word “Corinne” come from?
The word “Corinne” comes from Ancient Greek. From French Corinne, tracing back to Ancient Greek kore, meaning "girl" or "maiden.".
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