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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Diminutive of Nicolas
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- kaw-LEEN
Coline is a French name that works as a diminutive of Nicolas. If you've come across a claim about a different meaning for this name, that's not accurate — but the name's French roots and connection to Nicolas are well documented.
Meaning & Origin of Coline
Meaning: Diminutive of Nicolas.
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Coline
kaw-LEENIPA /kɔːˈliːn/
Popularity of Coline
Coline does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Coline mean?
Diminutive of Nicolas. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Coline?
Coline is pronounced kaw-LEEN (IPA: /kɔːˈliːn/).
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