Ariadne - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Ariadne name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Ariadne

Name Meaning

"Ariadne" From the Greek ari, meaning "most" and adnos, meaning "holy".

Definition

A goddess who is known for myths in mazes.

Pronunciations

ar-ee-ad-nee
Ari-adne
Ariadne
ari-adne

IPA Notation

ɛˌɹiæˈdni

Syllable

Ariadne Syllable count: There are 4 syllables in the name Ariadne
Divide Ariadne into syllables: Ar-i-ad-ne
Stressed syllable in Ariadne: Ar-i-ad-ne, Ar-i-ad-ne

Sentences

Most commonly Ariadne is represented asleep on the shore at Naxos, while Dionysus, attended by satyrs and bacchanals, gazes admiringly upon her; sometimes they are seated side by side under a spreading vine.
The story of Dionysus and Ariadne was a favourite subject for reliefs and wall-paintings.
Theseus himself was said to have founded a festival at Athens in honour of Ariadne and Dionysus after his return from Crete.
Ariadne is the personification of spring.
One part of her religious being survives in that of the later Rhea, another in that of Aphrodite, one of whose epithets, Ariadne (= the exceeding holy), takes us back to the earliest Cnossian tradition.

Ariadne Overview and Analysis

The popularity and usage trend of the name Ariadne Over Time — Popularity and Usage Trend of the Name Ariadne Over Time

Ariadne Gender statistics

The name Ariadne is typically used for Girls. Its a Feminine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Ariadne

The name Ariadne is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 4,021th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
United Kingdom	3,221	0.002%
United States	3,951	0.001%
Canada	5,242	0.001%
Australia	13,179	0%
New Zealand	29,599	0%

Country-Specific Prevalence of the Name Ariadne

Where to find Ariadne?

The name Ariadne is predominantly found in United Kingdom (UK), particularly in the state of East Wales (EW), where it constitutes 0.002% of the total population.

Ariadne Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Ariadne has been Decreasing gradually. The name Ariadne was most used in 2016 with a usage rate of 11.81%. It was least used in 1982 with a usage rate of 0.03%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Origin and History of the name Ariadne

This name is of Ancient Greek “Ariádnē (Ἀριάδνη)”, composed of two elements: “ari- (ἀρι)” (strengthening prefix, generally with a sense of goodness, excellence) plus “hagnós (ἁγνός) adnós (ἀδνός)” (pure, chaste, holy, sacred, purifying).

In turn, the name means “very sacred, very pure, pure one”.In Greek mythology, she was King Minos of Crete’s daughter, and Queen Pasifaë, daughter of Helios, the titan of the sun.

She is mostly associated with mazes and labyrinths due to her involvement in Minotaur and Theseus’sTheseus’s myths.

It was also a general geographical term used by some Greek and Roman authors of the ancient period for a district of vast extent in central Asia, composing part of the Persian kingdom, all of Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and Pakistan.

Ariane fell in love with Theseus and helped him out of the maze by giving him a long ball of yarn.

Abandoned by Theseus, she was then married to Dionysus.Saint Ariadne of Phrygia († 130 AD) is a 2nd-century Christian saint.

According to legend, she was a slave in the household of a Phrygian prince.

Ariadne in Chinese

Boy names translation to Chinese

Translation: 艾力娅德呢
Pronunce: (PinYin) : ài lì yà dé ne

Girl names translation to Chinese

Translation: 阿里娅德呢
Pronunce: (PinYin) : ā lǐ yà dé ne

Ariadne in Numerology

Ariadne: Name to Numerology Conversion
A	R	I	A	D	N	E
1		9	1			5
	9			4	5

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 7
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 9
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 7

Conclusions about the name Ariadne

Should you named your daughter Ariadne?

According to the gender statistics, the name Ariadne is strongly associated with girls. This is because the name Ariadne is most commonly given to girls. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Ariadne is a girl.

Ariadne is a gender-appropriate name for a daughter. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a son.

Is Ariadne a good name?

The name Ariadne enters the domain of less common yet exceptionally elegant and sophisticated names. These names often possess a sense of grandeur and poise, evoking an aura of refinement and distinction.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Ariadne?

Pros of the name Ariadne:

Uniqueness: Your child will likely be the only one or one of a few people with their name Ariadne, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for nostalgia: Ariadne may bring back fond memories for older generations.
Potential for a sense of history: Ariadne may have a long and interesting history, which can be a source of pride for your child.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Ariadne is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.