Peline
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Peline
Peline is derived from the Greek name Pella or the French form of Pauline, ultimately stemming from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble." The name has roots in Christian tradition through Saint Paul and was popularized in French and European contexts.
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Etymology
Peline is derived from the Greek name Pella or the French form of Pauline, ultimately stemming from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble." The name has roots in Christian tradition through Saint Paul and was popularized in French and European contexts.
The name is primarily used in French, Turkish, and European cultures with Christian heritage, though it has become more internationally dispersed in modern times; it gained some historical recognition through cultural and literary references in European contexts.
Peline currently ranks #2,704 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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