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The baby name Ariane is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced French: ah-ree-AHN (/a.ʁjan/),English: AIR-ee-ahn (approx. /ˌær.iˈæn/).

Ariane is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: French: ah-ree-AHN (/a.ʁjan/),English: AIR-ee-ahn (approx. /ˌær.iˈæn/)

What is the meaning of the name Ariane ?

The baby name Ariane is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced French: ah-ree-AHN (/a.ʁjan/),English: AIR-ee-ahn (approx. /ˌær.iˈæn/).

Ariane is Greek in Origin.

From Greek Ariadnē via Latin Ariadna, Ariane is the French and German form of a classical name meaning “most holy” or “very pure.” The elements ari- (“very, most”) and hagnos (“pure, sacred”) underlie its sense of sanctity. Used across continental Europe - especially France, Germany, the Low Countries, and francophone Canada - Ariane blends a refined, international profile with accessible nicknames like Ari or Ana.

Ariadne, the Cretan princess who aided Theseus and later wed Dionysus, gave the name enduring mythic resonance. Renewed through Renaissance and Baroque arts (notably Monteverdi’s L’Arianna) and buoyed in modern France by the European Ariane rocket program, the name saw mid-to-late twentieth-century popularity and remains familiar without being common. Close variants and cognates include Ariadne (Greek/English), Ariadna (Spanish/Slavic), Arianne (French/English), Ariana and Arianna (Italian/English), and Aryana/Aryanna. The compact Aria is a related modern offshoot.

Ariane has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ariane

Ariane Mnouchkine Actor · Born 1939 · France Ariane Mnouchkine is a prominent French theater director, best known for founding the Théâtre du Soleil in 1964. Her innovative productions, such as '1789' and 'Les Atrides', have left a significant mark on contemporary theater. She is celebrated for her collaborative approach and her ability to blend various cultural influences into her work. Ariane Labed Actor · Born 1984 · Greece Ariane Labed is a Greek actress best known for her role in the film 'Attenberg'. She has also appeared in 'The Lobster' and 'Assassin's Creed', showcasing her versatile acting skills.

Ariane – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2014 #1 — 434
BI 0 #12 1 425
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
CM 0 #41 15 2,592
GE 0 #44 1 997
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CM Girls 0 #86 1,203 11,671
PH 0 #103 8 5,607
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #131 5 1,786
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
Belgium Girls 2024 #165 21 424
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
LU Girls 0 #169 17 4,850
SI Girls 0 #175 3 2,769
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
AO Girls 0 #188 22 4,575
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
France Girls 2021 #197 247 3,185
BR Girls 0 #203 2,375 12,708
BR 0 #205 148 5,969
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
JP Girls 0 #227 19 6,592
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
Canada Girls 2024 #256 30 2,795
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
SG 0 #276 7 11,010
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #279 4 6,291
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
QA Girls 0 #293 24 15,378
PH Girls 0 #294 98 13,098
Germany Girls 0 #303 928 4,949
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
MU Girls 0 #309 43 8,539
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
Germany 0 #352 87 2,542
BO 0 #353 29 6,868
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
Austria Girls 0 #363 58 1,885
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
OM Girls 0 #377 20 15,987
NL 0 #382 10 2,481
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
PT Girls 0 #412 40 7,952
BO Girls 0 #427 197 9,488
CL 0 #430 5 6,867
Spain 0 #439 14 2,326
MX 0 #439 7 8,339
KW Girls 0 #468 48 19,177
PA Girls 0 #470 12 9,861
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
AE Girls 0 #501 53 20,968
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CM Boys 0 #514 37 12,054
PS Girls 0 #514 10 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
UY Girls 0 #531 6 6,731
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
SG Girls 0 #555 32 18,916
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CR Girls 0 #565 9 11,342
BH 0 #580 8 17,937
HK Girls 0 #600 16 16,104
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
AR Girls 0 #624 7 8,289
IL Girls 0 #637 9 11,648
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #682 9 13,263
IT 0 #692 23 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
BR Boys 0 #726 26 12,213
Finland Girls 2026 #729 10 3,895
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
Spain Girls 0 #756 230 5,561
NL Girls 0 #765 192 5,933
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #817 13 13,765
CL Girls 0 #832 20 14,098
SA Girls 0 #860 76 25,931
PE Girls 0 #890 54 14,861
United States Girls 2024 #896 21 8,487
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
EG Girls 0 #950 10 14,742
MY Girls 0 #984 11 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,065 14 16,140
MA 0 #1,110 19 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,118 66 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,119 23 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
DZ 0 #1,149 28 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,279 168 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Ariane is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Ariane

Ariane is predominantly a girl's name.
Ariane is a 3 syllable name, pronounced French: ah-ree-AHN (/a.ʁjan/),English: AIR-ee-ahn (approx. /ˌær.iˈæn/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Arianne, Arianna, Ariadne, Ariadna, Aryane and Arienne.
Across languages, Ariane has these equivalents: Arianna (Italian), Ariadne / Ariadna (Greek / Spanish), Arianne (French/English variant), Aryana (variant used in several languages).
Yes, very popular — Ariane ranked #1 in Germany in 2014, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Ariane ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2014).
Ariane's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #348 in 2011 to #197 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Ariane are in our database, including Ariane Mnouchkine (Actor), Ariane Labed (Actor).