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Jacqueline: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“supplanter; one who follows”

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جیکولین

Jacqueline

What Jacqueline means

Jacqueline (جیکولین, Hebrew Jacqueline) is a Christian girl’s name that means “supplanter; one who follows”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, James.

Jacqueline at a glance

Meaning
supplanter; one who follows
Gender
Girl
Origin
Hebrew
Faith
Christian
Say it
jak-uh-leen
Syllables
3
Letters
10
First letter
J · ج

Meaning of Jacqueline

In English
supplanter; one who follows
اردو میں معنی
جگہ لینے والی

Origin and history of Jacqueline

From French feminine of Jacques, James, meaning 'supplanter'.

Base wordFrench feminine of Jacques, James

How to say and write Jacqueline

Say it
jak-uh-leen3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Jacqueline
Urdu
جیکولین
Original script
Jacqueline
Other spellings
Jacquelyn · Jackie

Sibling names for Jacqueline

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Jacqueline.

Names like Jacqueline

Questions about the name Jacqueline

What does the name Jacqueline mean?

Jacqueline means “supplanter; one who follows”. In Urdu: جگہ لینے والی. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Jacqueline a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Jacqueline is a girl’s name.

Is Jacqueline a Christian name?

Yes. Jacqueline is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From French feminine of Jacques, James, meaning 'supplanter'.

How do you pronounce Jacqueline?

Say it “jak-uh-leen”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Jacqueline in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Jacqueline is written جیکولین. In its original script: Jacqueline.

What are other spellings of Jacqueline?

Jacqueline is also spelled Jacquelyn, Jackie.

Is the meaning of Jacqueline verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.