Delphine
Delphine (name) means a female first name of French origin, meaning roughly "woman from Delphi". Example: “Delphine studied literature in Paris.”
How to use Delphine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly a French female given name; occasionally an adjective meaning "dolphin-related".
Word forms
more delphine comparative, most delphine superlative
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_____ studied literature in Paris.
Etymology
The French form of the Latin name Delphina, meaning "woman from Delphi".
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Rhymes for Delphine
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What does “Delphine” mean?
The word “Delphine” means a female first name of French origin, meaning roughly "woman from Delphi". In plain terms, mainly a French female given name; occasionally an adjective meaning "dolphin-related".
How do you pronounce “Delphine”?
“Delphine” is pronounced dehl-FEEN (/dɛlˈfiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Delphine” in a sentence?
Here is “Delphine” used in a sentence: “Delphine studied literature in Paris.”
What part of speech is “Delphine”?
Depending on how it is used, “Delphine” can be a name and an adjective.
Where does the word “Delphine” come from?
The word “Delphine” comes from Latin. The French form of the Latin name Delphina, meaning "woman from Delphi".
How many meanings does “Delphine” have?
“Delphine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female first name of French origin, meaning roughly "woman from Delphi".