Robine
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- Name
- Robine
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- Girl name
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Robine is a feminine first name that has its origins in the Old High German language. It represents a feminine form of Robin and is associated with meanings such as "the shining one through glory," "the glorious one," or "the glorious one."
What does the name Robine mean?
Robine is a girl's name that originates from Old High German and is regarded as the feminine variant of Robin. The meanings include "the shining one through her glory," "the one of shining glory," or "the glorious one." The name is composed of the Old High German word parts hruod, meaning "glory," "honor," "distinction," or "praise," and beraht, meaning "radiant," "shining," or "famous." Additionally, the name can also be translated from English as "the robin." There may also be a connection to Kurdish, where Robine is often understood as "the bringer of the sun." Originally, the name was primarily common in England, but it gained popularity in Germany from the 18th century onwards, especially through numerous heroic poems. Although Robine was revived in the late 1980s, it has never regained its former popularity. Today, the name is considered rather rare in France. In the early 20th century, Robine also gained recognition in the Netherlands and is somewhat more common there than in France. Other variants include Robina, Robinne, Robinia, Robiniki (Greek), Robynne, Robyne, and Robynn (English), as well as the double form Robylyn.
Where does the name Robine come from?
The etymology of Robine can be traced back to Old High German origins, with meanings such as "the one of shining glory" or "the robin" and others.
How do you pronounce Robine?
The pronunciation of Robine is three syllables and gentle. The name is pronounced as "Ro-bi-ne" [ʁoˈbiːnə], with the long "i" at the center, giving the sound a certain brightness. The darker "o" at the beginning adds depth, while the ending "-ne" gently fades, giving the name an open and friendly note. Robine radiates modernity and clarity - a name with a harmonious sound structure and unobtrusive elegance.
When is the name day of Robine?
The name day for Robine is celebrated on January 26, March 27, April 24, June 7, and September 17.
Popularity
Robine is a rather rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2014, reaching 4,003rd place. In the last ten years, Robine has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.
Nicknames & pet names
Robbe / Robbi / Roro
Similar first names
Famous people
- Robine van Der Meer (Dutch actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Robine
What is the origin of the name Robine?
The name Robine has its roots in Old High German, where it is composed of the elements 'hruod' for 'glory' and 'beraht' for 'radiant.' It is also associated with the English term for 'robin.'
What does the name Robine mean?
Robine means among other things 'the shining one through her glory' or 'the glorious one.' It can also be interpreted as 'the bringer of the sun,' especially in a Kurdish context.
How popular is the name Robine today?
Robine is rather rare in Germany and France, but it gained popularity in the Netherlands in the early 20th century. Despite a revival in the late 1980s, it has not reached its former popularity.