The nameDivine
Divine is a name taken from the adjective, mostly given to girls, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- French and English
Meaning
From the Latin divinus, "divine".
Origin
French and English, often used in French-speaking Africa.
History
Rare in France throughout the 20th century, Divine grew in the 2000s, peaked at the end of that decade and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Divine
Divine in France
Divine was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 485 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Divine. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Divine in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 34 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Divine mean?
From the Latin divinus, "divine".
What is the origin of the name Divine?
French and English, often used in French-speaking Africa.
Is Divine a girl's or a boy's name?
Divine is a girl's name.