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Nicole
nih-KOHL
Nicole (name) means a female given name, the feminine form of Nicolas. Example: “Nicole studied law before becoming a journalist.”
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A female given name, the feminine form of Nicolas.
"Nicole studied law before becoming a journalist."
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Etymology
Borrowed from French Nicole, the feminine form of Nicolas (Nicholas).
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What does “Nicole” mean?
The word “Nicole” means a female given name, the feminine form of Nicolas.
How do you pronounce “Nicole”?
“Nicole” is pronounced nih-KOHL (/nɪˈkoʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nicole” in a sentence?
Here is “Nicole” used in a sentence: “Nicole studied law before becoming a journalist.”
What part of speech is “Nicole”?
“Nicole” is a name.
Where does the word “Nicole” come from?
The word “Nicole” comes from French. Borrowed from French Nicole, the feminine form of Nicolas (Nicholas).
Is “Nicole” a common word?
“Nicole” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is the name Nicole related to Nicholas?
Yes. Nicole is the feminine form of Nicolas (Nicholas), so the two names share the same root and are closely related.
What is the difference between the names Nicole and Nicola?
Both are feminine forms connected to Nicholas. "Nicole" is French in origin, while "Nicola" is used as a female name in British English and, separately, as a male name in Italian.
What are common nicknames for the name Nicole?
Common nicknames for Nicole include Nikki and Nic, which are shortened, informal forms of the full name.
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