Nadine
Nadine is a Christian girl name of French, from Russian origin, meaning “Hope”.
| Meaning | Hope |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French, from Russian |
| Pronunciation | nay-DEEN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, Germany, Lebanon, South Africa |
Meaning and origin of Nadine
Nadine is a French form of the Russian Nadia, a pet form of Nadezhda, which is simply the Russian word for 'hope'. Hope is one of the three virtues, alongside faith and love, honoured in Orthodox tradition as Saints Faith, Hope and Charity. The name came into French in the late nineteenth century and from there spread to English, German and Arabic-speaking countries. The South African writer Nadine Gordimer, a Nobel laureate, is a well-known bearer.
Is Nadine a Christian name?
Nadine translates the Christian virtue of hope and comes from Orthodox Slavic naming, but it is used today by people of many backgrounds.
How popular is Nadine?
Moderately used in Europe since the mid-twentieth century; less common in English-speaking countries.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nadine mean?
Nadine means 'Hope'. It is of French, from Russian origin.
Is Nadine a Christian name?
Nadine translates the Christian virtue of hope and comes from Orthodox Slavic naming, but it is used today by people of many backgrounds.
How do you pronounce Nadine?
Nadine is pronounced nay-DEEN.
Is Nadine a boy or girl name?
Nadine is usually a girl name.