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Pauline

PAW-leen

Pauline (name) means a female given name, another feminine form of Paul. Example: “Pauline was a popular name for girls in the early 20th century.”

name
1
A female given name, another feminine form of Paul.
"Pauline was a popular name for girls in the early 20th century."
adj
1
Relating to Paul the Apostle, his letters, or the branch of Christian teaching that grew from them.
"Scholars study the Pauline epistles as a distinct body of writing in the New Testament."
noun
1
A member of a Christian religious order, or a follower of Paul the Apostle's teachings.

How to use Pauline

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a woman's name, or an adjective describing anything connected to Paul the Apostle's writings and teachings.

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Word forms

Paulines plural, Paulines plural

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Etymology

From French Pauline, from Latin Paulīna, ultimately from Paulus ("small").

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Pauline” mean?

The word “Pauline” means a female given name, another feminine form of Paul. In plain terms, either a woman's name, or an adjective describing anything connected to Paul the Apostle's writings and teachings.

How do you pronounce “Pauline”?

“Pauline” is pronounced PAW-leen (/pɔˈlin/ in IPA).

How do you use “Pauline” in a sentence?

Here is “Pauline” used in a sentence: “Pauline was a popular name for girls in the early 20th century.”

What part of speech is “Pauline”?

Depending on how it is used, “Pauline” can be a name, an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “Pauline” come from?

The word “Pauline” comes from Latin. From French Pauline, from Latin Paulīna, ultimately from Paulus ("small").

Is “Pauline” a common word?

“Pauline” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Pauline” have?

“Pauline” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name, another feminine form of Paul.

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