Joline

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Name
Joline
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Joline is regarded as a modern combination of the names Jo and Lina. Thus, the first name is a variant of Johanna, a feminine form of the name Johannes, which in turn is originally derived from the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân.

What does the name Joline mean?

Joline is regarded as a modern combination of the names Jo and Lina. Thus, the first name is a variant of Johanna, a feminine form of the name Johannes, which in turn is originally derived from the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan. Translated, it means "Yahweh is gracious" and "Yahweh is kind." Its roots lie in the two ancient Hebrew word components yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ) for "the name of God" and ḥanán (חָנַן) for "to be gracious," "to be merciful," "to pardon," or "to have compassion." Furthermore, Joline is a German variant of Jolene or Jolie and means in this context "the beautiful," "the pretty," or also "the friendly," "the cheerful," "the happy," as well as "the lovable." Its derivation comes from the Old French word joli(e), which translates to "pretty" and "cute." In the USA, the name is also seen as a derivation of Josefine or the common double short form Jo-Lena from (Josefine/Johanna and Magdalena). There are numerous forms of the name Joline in various languages. It is part of the largest etymological root of names, consisting of more than five hundred variations between male and female in different languages. Other variants include Jolina, Joliene, Jolien, Jolijn, Jolin, Jolinn, Joluina, Jollina, Jolyn, Jolyne, and Jolyna. But also Joleen, Jolena, and Joleena. The name became known in the 1970s through the song by Dolly Parton. However, it has been covered by various artists (HossBoss, Miley Cyrus, etc.) in recent years, leading to a significant popularity that was not as great in the 70s.

Where does the name Joline come from?

Etymology Joline is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin with the meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "Yahweh is kind." Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Joline?

Sound & pronunciation of Joline: The name Joline is two to three syllables and flows softly. In the German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as "Jo-li-ne" [joˈliːnə], starting with a rounded O sound that conveys calmness. The stressed syllable "-li-" with a long I brings brightness to the sound. The ending "-ne" sounds soft and reserved. Joline thus appears feminine and modern - harmonious, elegant, and present.

When is the name day of Joline?

The name day of Joline is February 8, March 19, September 13, October 26, and December 17.

Popularity

Joline is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 801st in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2006 with 151st place. In the last ten years, Joline has been given as a first name about 970 times, placing it 518th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 407th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jo / Jockel / Joe / Joey / Joi / Jojo / Jol / Jola / Joli / Jolie / Jolinchen / Jolle / Jolli / Jolls / Jolly / Jolo / Jolu / Lienchen / Linchen / Line / Lini / Schole / Scholi / Scholly

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Famous people

  • joline drews (singer, daughter of Jürgen Drews)
  • Joline Hostman (Swedish swimmer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Joline

What does the name Joline mean?

Joline is a modern combination of the names Jo and Lina and is considered a variant of Johanna, which means 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'Yahweh is kind.' Additionally, Joline is a German form of Jolene or Jolie and means 'the beautiful' or 'the friendly.'

Where does the name Joline come from?

Joline has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is derived from the word components for 'the name of God' and 'to be gracious.' Additionally, the name is closely related to the Old French word 'joli,' which means 'pretty' or 'cute.'

How popular is the name Joline?

Joline enjoys growing popularity, especially since the 1970s when the song by Dolly Parton made the name popular. Recent cover versions by artists like Miley Cyrus have contributed to the revival of the name.

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