Girl name
Ariadne name meaning
“most holy; very sacred”
Ariadne means “most holy” or “very sacred.” It derives from Ancient Greek Ariádnē, traditionally explained through the intensifying element ari- and adnos, “holy.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it recalls the mythological Ariadne, whose thread helped Theseus find his way out of the labyrinth.
What does Ariadne mean?
Most holy; very sacred
In Turkish: çok kutsal; en kutsal
Ariadne is remembered in Greek mythology for the thread that helped Theseus escape the labyrinth. The story gives the name associations with finding a way through complexity, distinct from its literal meaning. Ariadne is a daughter of King Minos of Crete; Ariadna and Ariane are later forms in related naming traditions.
Origin of the name Ariadne
Ariadne comes from Ancient Greek Ariádnē. It is traditionally analysed as intensive ari- combined with a Cretan Greek element adnos, 'holy'.
How to pronounce Ariadne
| Syllables | 4 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾiadne/ |
Is Ariadne a girl’s name?
Yes, Ariadne is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ariadne does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Ariadne
What is the meaning of Ariadne?
Ariadne means “most holy; very sacred”. Ariadne comes from Ancient Greek Ariádnē. It is traditionally analysed as intensive ari- combined with a Cretan Greek element adnos, 'holy'.
Is Ariadne a girl’s name?
Yes, Ariadne is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ariadne in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ariadne nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ariadne?
Ariadne is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Ariadne have?
Ariadne has 4 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Ariadne?
Ariadne does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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