Nadine
/nəˈdiːn/noun
A feminine given name of French origin.
Did you know?The name Nadine originates from the French word 'nadir', which relates to the lowest point of something, suggesting a journey toward light and elevation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*nād-
“to be born; to arise”
Latin
Latin
natus
“born; to be born”
Old French
Old French
nadir
“the lowest point; base”
19th Century
French
Nadine
“a derivative form of Nadine, often associated with hope and renewal.”
Modern English
English
Nadine
“a common feminine name used in various cultures.”