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Apolline as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Apolline

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The baby name Apolline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced French: /a.pɔ.lin/ (ah-po-LEEN); English: /ˌæpəˈliːn/ (ap-uh-LEEN).

Apolline is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: French: /a.pɔ.lin/ (ah-po-LEEN); English: /ˌæpəˈliːn/ (ap-uh-LEEN)

What is the meaning of the name Apolline ?

The baby name Apolline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced French: /a.pɔ.lin/ (ah-po-LEEN); English: /ˌæpəˈliːn/ (ap-uh-LEEN).

Apolline is Greek in Origin.

Apolline is the French feminine form ultimately linked to the Greek theonym Apollōn (Apollo). It means “of Apollo” or “belonging to Apollo,” evoking associations of light, the sun, music, and poetry attached to the god. While Apollo’s exact etymology is debated, Apolline carries a luminous, cultured aura in French, with the -line ending giving it a graceful, contemporary sound.

The name gained currency in medieval and early modern France through devotion to Saint Apollonia, a 3rd‑century martyr, and has enjoyed a stylish revival in recent decades across Francophone regions. International variants include Apollonia (English, German, Italian), Apolonia (Spanish, Polish), Apollinaria/Apollinariya (Russian), and Apolena (Czech). French spellings Apollina and Appoline also appear. Related diminutives and nicknames vary by language, such as Lina in French and Pola in Slavic contexts, offering flexible, modern short forms.

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Apolline – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
France Girls 2021 #62 842 3,185
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
Switzerland Girls 2024 #127 9 1,786
Belgium Girls 2024 #148 38 424
Canada Girls 2024 #278 8 2,795
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
CM Girls 0 #511 30 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #905 12 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986

Apolline is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Wallonia, Belgium
Belgium
Switzerland
Brussels, Belgium

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People also ask about Apolline

Apolline is predominantly a girl's name.
Apolline is a 3 syllable name, pronounced French: /a.pɔ.lin/ (ah-po-LEEN); English: /ˌæpəˈliːn/ (ap-uh-LEEN).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Apollonia, Apolonia, Apollina, Apoline, Apollonie and Apolline.
Across languages, Apolline has these equivalents: Apollo (male), Apollonia (Latin/English), Apolonia (Spanish/Polish), Apolinario / Apolinário (male, Spanish/Portuguese/Italian), Apollonius (male), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Apolline ranked #62 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Apolline ranks highest in France (#62 in 2021).
Apolline's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #84 in 2011 to #62 in 2021 in France.