Ariane

Greek

"most holy"

Ariane Origin and Meaning

The name Ariane is a girl's name of French origin.

Ariane is a feminine name of Greek origin, representing the French form of Ariadne. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. The name carries connotations of intelligence and helpfulness, derived from its mythological roots. Ariane has been moderately popular in France, Belgium, and other French-speaking regions, appreciated for its elegant sound and classical heritage. The name has gained additional modern recognition through its connection to European space programs, with the Ariane rockets named after this celestial-sounding moniker. With its combination of mythological depth, melodic pronunciation, and cross-cultural appeal, Ariane offers a sophisticated yet accessible option that balances traditional roots with contemporary style.

Ariane Rank in US Top 1000

# 886 in the US

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Famous People Named Ariane

• Ariane Wilhelmina Maxima Ines (b. 2007) Princess of the Netherlands
• Ariane (Langner) de Rothschild French businesswoman; wife of Benjamin de Rothschild
• Ariane "Ari" Bellamar American reality TV personality ("Beverly Hills Nannies")
• Ariane Rinehart American actress and singer
• Ariane Ascaride French actress and screenwriter
• Ariane Nicole Andrew aka Cameron American pro wrestler
• (Ariane) Louise Bourgoin French actress, model and television presenter
• Ariane Friedrich German Olympic high jumper
• Ariane Hingst German footballer
• Ariane Koizumi American model and actress
• Ariane Labed Greek,French actress
• Ariane Mnouchkine French stage director
• Ariane Moffatt French,Canadian singer,songwriter
• Ariane Schluter Dutch actress
• Ariane Sherine English comedy writer and actress
• Dominique Ariane Swain American actress
• Ariane Bourdain (b. 2007) daughter of chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain

The name Ariane in Pop Culture

• Ariane Kusnetzowa main character in 1920 novel "Ariane, jeune fille russe," by Jean Schopfer
• Ariane Chavasse main character in film "Love in the Afternoon," inspired by Schopfer's "Ariane"
• Ariane a character in RuneScape