Pauline

¹ American

[paw-leen] / pɔˈlin /

noun

a female given name.

Pauline ² American

[paw-lahyn, -leen] / ˈpɔ laɪn, -lin /

adjective

of or relating to the apostle Paul or to his doctrines or writings.

Pauline British

/ ˈpɔːlaɪn /

adjective

relating to Saint Paul or to his doctrines

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Etymology

Origin of Pauline

From the Medieval Latin word Paulīnus, dating back to 1325–75. See Paul ( def. 1 ), -ine ¹

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Pauline

And far-right Senator Pauline Hanson said "violence against any elected representative, whoever they are and whatever they stand for, is never acceptable in Australia".

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Senator Pauline Hanson, One Nation leader, said violence against elected representatives is "never acceptable".

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

It was only a short distance to the flat but Pauline felt her friend slumping even before they reached the school gate.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Pauline said she agreed to speak now not only for Diane, but for Alan and their parents.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Mia’s photograph had been last, and when the class gathered before it, Pauline had paused for a moment, as if taken aback.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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