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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Nasturtium flower
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kap-oo-SEEN
Capucine (pronounced kap-oo-SEEN) is a French name that means nasturtium flower. It has a storybook romance to it, with a bohemian, free-spirited edge, and carries the feel of an old-fashioned name rediscovered. For parents drawn to something French and floral without being common, it's worth a closer look.
Meaning & Origin of Capucine
Meaning: Nasturtium flower.
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Capucine
kap-oo-SEENIPA /kæpuˈsiːn/
Popularity of Capucine
Capucine shows up in U.S. baby name records between 1961 and 2008, peaking at #3419 in 1965 with 14 babies given the name, then dropping to #12805 by 2008 with just 8.
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FAQ
What does the name Capucine mean?
Nasturtium flower. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Capucine?
Capucine is pronounced kap-oo-SEEN (IPA: /kæpuˈsiːn/).
Is Capucine a popular name right now?
Capucine peaked at #3419 in 1965 and is ranked #12805 as of 2008. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2008.)
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