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

Example Sentences

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Long Beach Opera had a hugely successful season last year promoting Pauline Oliveros, but now faces a budget crunch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Aghalee pensioner, Pauline Buller, told BBC News NI that "most people would say it is welcome because the prices have gone up massively".

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Pauline Buller said she had to pay £786 for 800 litres of oil - a rise of more than £300 in just days.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Just days before her third runway show, French designer Pauline Dujancourt was riding a wave of excitement and nerves.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

I’m not the same Niamh who left her gram and aunties and uncles in Kinvara and came across the ocean on the Agnes Pauline, who lived with her family on Elizabeth Street.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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