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Jacqueline
JA-kuh-lihn
Jacqueline (name) means a female given name of French origin, the feminine form of Jacques (equivalent to James). Example: “Jacqueline Kennedy was a former First Lady of the United States.”
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A female given name of French origin, the feminine form of Jacques (equivalent to James).
"Jacqueline was so named simply because their mother had liked the ring of the word, sounding Parisian and worldly and auguring, to her mind, a good life."
— Oscar Hijuelos, The Fourteen Sisters of Emilio Montez O'Brien (1993)
"Jacqueline Kennedy was a former First Lady of the United States."
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What does “Jacqueline” mean?
The word “Jacqueline” means a female given name of French origin, the feminine form of Jacques (equivalent to James).
How do you pronounce “Jacqueline”?
“Jacqueline” is pronounced JA-kuh-lihn (/ˈdʒækəlɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jacqueline” in a sentence?
Here is “Jacqueline” used in a sentence: “Jacqueline Kennedy was a former First Lady of the United States.”
What part of speech is “Jacqueline”?
“Jacqueline” is a name.
Is “Jacqueline” a common word?
“Jacqueline” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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