The nameThéophane
Théophane is a French boy's name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God". It has been coming back into fashion since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Théophane comes from the Greek theos, "god", and phainein, "to appear".
Origin
Greek. Saint Théophane Vénard, a missionary, died a martyr in Vietnam in 1861.
History
The name spread in France in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Théophane
Théophane in France
Théophane was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 440 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Théophane. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Théophane in France were born before 1999.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Théophane mean?
Théophane comes from the Greek theos, "god", and phainein, "to appear".
What is the origin of the name Théophane?
Greek. Saint Théophane Vénard, a missionary, died a martyr in Vietnam in 1861.
Is Théophane a girl's or a boy's name?
Théophane is a boy's name.