Ariadne
Greek Mythology · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ariadne
The name Ariadne means "most holy" or "utterly pure," derived from the Cretan Greek elements *ari-* ("most") and *adnos* ("holy").
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Etymology
The name Ariadne means "most holy" or "utterly pure," derived from the Cretan Greek elements *ari-* ("most") and *adnos* ("holy"). It originates from Greek mythology, where Ariadne was the Cretan princess who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth, and is used primarily in Greek and Western cultures, with no specific religious association.
Ariadne currently ranks #1,758 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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