Jacqueline

Alternative forms

• Jaclyn, Jacklyn, Jacquelyn

Etymology

French feminine diminutive form of Jacques ( = James). From Hebrew יעקב (Ya‘akov), from the Hebrew root עקב (‘akev), heel, because Jacob was born just behind Esau, and was grasping Esau’s heel in an effort to prevent him from being born first.

Proper noun

Jacqueline

1. A female given name.
   • 1993 Oscar Hijuelos: The Fourteen Sisters of Emilio Montez O'Brien. →ISBN page 6:

     Jacqueline was so named simply because their mother had liked the ring of the word, sounding Parisian and worldly and auguring, to her mind, a good life.

Etymology

From French Jacqueline

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʒaːˈklin/

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Proper noun

Jacqueline f

1. A female given name

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʒak.lin/

Proper noun

Jacqueline f

1. A female given name, feminine form of Jacques.

Alternative forms

• Jaqueline
• Jacquelin
• Jacquelyn
• Jaclyn

Etymology

From French Jacqueline

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʒaˈkliːn/

Proper noun

Jacqueline f (genitive Jacqueline)

1. A female given name

Etymology

From French Jacqueline

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɟ͡ʝaklin/, /ɟ͡ʝakeˈlin/

Proper noun

Jacqueline f

1. A female given name