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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
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A female given name, another feminine form of Paul.
"Paulines are thought to be the most miserable because the name conjures up images of long-suffering launderess Pauline Fowler from EastEnders while Judy is more likely to be associated with Judy Dench or Judy Finnegan."
— Sarah Knapton, Happiness is all in a name, just ask Judy and Joshua (2009)
"Pauline was a popular name for girls in the early 20th century."
adj
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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
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A member of a Christian religious order, or a follower of Paul the Apostle's teachings.
How to use Pauline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a woman's name, or an adjective describing anything connected to Paul the Apostle's writings and teachings.
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Etymology
From French Pauline, from Latin Paulīna, ultimately from Paulus ("small").
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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.
