Fabienne
Fabienne is a Christian girl name of Latin, via French origin, meaning “Of the Fabius family”.
| Meaning | Of the Fabius family |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via French |
| Pronunciation | fah-BYEN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, Switzerland, Belgium |
Meaning and origin of Fabienne
Fabienne is the French feminine of Fabien, from the Latin Fabianus, 'belonging to Fabius'. The Fabius family was one of the great clans of ancient Rome, and its name is traditionally linked to faba, 'bean', which is where the meaning 'bean grower' comes from. Pope Saint Fabian, martyred in the year 250, made the masculine name known in the church. Fabienne was especially popular in France in the 1960s.
Is Fabienne a Christian name?
Fabienne is connected to Christianity through Pope Saint Fabian, an early bishop of Rome and martyr whose feast is 20 January.
How popular is Fabienne?
Mainly found among French and Swiss women born in the mid-twentieth century.
Gifts with the name Fabienne
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Spellings and variants of Fabienne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fabienne mean?
Fabienne means 'Of the Fabius family'. It is of Latin, via French origin.
Is Fabienne a Christian name?
Fabienne is connected to Christianity through Pope Saint Fabian, an early bishop of Rome and martyr whose feast is 20 January.
How do you pronounce Fabienne?
Fabienne is pronounced fah-BYEN.
Is Fabienne a boy or girl name?
Fabienne is usually a girl name.