Delphine
Delphine is a girls' name of French origin meaning “from Delphi, dolphin.” Connected to both the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi and the graceful dolphin, Delphine carries associations of wisdom…
how do you pronounce Delphine?
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what does Delphine mean?
The name Delphine means “from Delphi, dolphin.” It comes from the French language tradition.
Connected to both the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi and the graceful dolphin, Delphine carries associations of wisdom and marine beauty. It was the name of Madame de Staël's influential novel. The name has a sleek, sophisticated sound beloved in francophone culture.
who are famous people named Delphine?
- Delphine de Vigan (French novelist and filmmaker)
- Delphine Seyrig (French-Lebanese actress)
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