Ariane

Meaning of Ariane

Ariane is a female name with origins in both German and French. In German, it is pronounced as ah-ree-AH-nuh (/a.ʁi.a.nə/), while in French, it is pronounced as ah-ree-AHN (/a.ʁi.an/). The English pronunciation of Ariane is air-ee-AHN (/ˈɛəriːæn/). This beautiful name has gained popularity over the years and has been used for newborns in the United States since at least the 1950s. In recent years, Ariane has consistently ranked within the top 200 names for baby girls. It is also worth noting that Arianna is a variation of Ariane.

Pronunciation

German

  • Pronunced as ah-ree-AH-nuh (/a.ʁi.a.nə/)

French

  • Pronunced as ah-ree-AHN (/a.ʁi.an/)

English

  • Pronunced as air-ee-AHN (/ˈɛəriːæn/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

Notable People Named Ariane

Ariane Lopez-Huici is a photographer known for her international exhibitions and critical acclaim from prominent art historians and writers.
Ariane Moffatt is a bilingual Canadian singer-songwriter known for her diverse musical style and successful debut album Aquanaute.
Ariane Rinehart is a well-known American actress and singer, recognized for her standout performance as Liesl in The Sound of Music Live!
Ariane Mahrÿke Lemire is a Canadian bilingual francophone singer-songwriter known for her folk, jazz, blues, and electroacoustic music, and has won Western Canadian Music Awards in 2008 and 2012.
Ariane Labed is a Greek-French actress and film director, recognized for her award-winning performance in Attenberg and her role in the film Mary Magdalene.
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