name
Delphine
dehl-FEEN
Delphine (name) means a female first name of French origin, meaning roughly "woman from Delphi". Example: “Delphine studied literature in Paris.”
name
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A female first name of French origin, meaning roughly "woman from Delphi".
"Delphine studied literature in Paris."
adj
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Relating to or characteristic of dolphins.
"The exhibit focused on delphine intelligence and communication."
How to use Delphine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly a French female given name; occasionally an adjective meaning "dolphin-related".
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Etymology
The French form of the Latin name Delphina, meaning "woman from Delphi".
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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".
