Fabienne

At a Glance

Meaning

Possibly "bean" (via the Roman clan name Fabius, traditionally linked to Latin faba)

Origin

French (feminine form of Fabien)

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

fah-bee-ENListen

Fabienne is the French feminine form of Fabien, pronounced fah-bee-EN. Its meaning is possibly "bean," through an old tradition linking the Roman clan name Fabius to the Latin faba. That doesn't make it a literal bean-grower's name, despite what you may have heard.

Meaning & Origin of Fabienne

Meaning: Possibly "bean" (via the Roman clan name Fabius, traditionally linked to Latin faba).

Origin: French (feminine form of Fabien).

A common claim: bean grower / bean farmer Actually: This isn't a literal occupational meaning — it's an old tradition linking the Roman clan name Fabius to Latin faba ('bean').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Fabienne

Popularity of Fabienne

Fabienne peaked in the U.S. at #1555 in 1950, when 36 babies were given the name. By 2010 it had slipped to #13939, with just 7 babies that year.

Names Like Fabienne

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• Stanlee
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FAQ

What does the name Fabienne mean?

Possibly “bean” (via the Roman clan name Fabius, traditionally linked to Latin faba). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Fabienne?

Fabienne is pronounced fah-bee-EN (IPA: /faˈbjɛn/).

Is Fabienne a popular name right now?

Fabienne peaked at #1555 in 1950 and is ranked #13939 as of 2010. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1949–2010.)

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