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CoralineChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Maiden with a hidden beauty

Pronunciation: KOR-uh-line

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Name
Coraline
Meaning
Maiden with a hidden beauty
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
KOR-uh-line
Lucky Number
13
13
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Coraline mean?

Coraline is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Maiden with a hidden beauty". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: KOR-uh-line. Lucky number: 13. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Κοραλίνη

Κοραλίνη σημαίνει πολύτιμος λίθος ή μαργαρίτης

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

KOR-uh-line

IPA

/ˌkɔrəˈlaɪn/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Coraline is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Maiden with a hidden beauty. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

13

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

RedPinkCoral

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

11

Numerology meaning: Creative, intuitive, and sensitive individuals

Personality

Personality Traits

CuriousIndependentImaginativeC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A hidden beauty, waiting to be discovered

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Coraline has gained popularity in Western culture due to the 2002 novel "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman and the 2009 animated film adaptation of the same name. The story centers around a young girl named Coraline who discovers an otherworldly parallel reality, which challenges her perception of life and beauty. The name has since become associated with a sense of curiosity, imagination, and the exploration of hidden depths.
The name Coraline carries spiritual significance as it can represent the idea of seeking out and uncovering hidden beauty within oneself and the world. It is a reminder that there is more to things than meets the eye and that exploring the depths of our own being can bring us deeper meaning and understanding in life. Additionally, the name can symbolize the transformation process, as coral grows from a simple polyp into a complex and beautiful structure, reminding us of the potential for growth and transformation within ourselves.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Coraline JonesCoraline Ada Gerhardt

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Coraline

Coraline means precious stone or coral, symbolizing beauty and spiritual value

🇮🇱Hebrew

קוראלין

קוראלין משמעות שם נגזר מקורלוס ומשמעותו אבן יקרה

🇬🇷Greek

Κοραλίνη

Κοραλίνη σημαίνει πολύτιμος λίθος ή μαργαρίτης

🇮🇹Latin

Coralina

Coralina means precious stone or coral

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