Ariane Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ariane Name at a Glance

Name	Ariane
Meaning	Very holy. Variant of the Greek Mythological Ariadne, who aided Theseus to escape from the Cretan labyrinth.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ariane Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ariane means “Very holy. Variant of the Greek Mythological Ariadne, who aided Theseus to escape from the Cretan labyrinth”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ariane Name Origin

Our database records Ariane under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ariane a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ariane is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ariane

When considering Ariane for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.