elaine
word
/ˌiˈɫeɪn/, /əˈɫeɪn/, /ɪˈɫeɪn/
ee-LAYN, uh-LAYN
/ˌiˈleɪn/, /əˈleɪn/, /ɪˈleɪn/
ee-LAYN, uh-LAYN
Definition
A female given name used for women and girls. It is a proper noun and usually refers to a specific person named Elaine.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a personal name, so it is capitalized: 'Elaine'. It is not translated in most contexts, though scripts may transliterate it. In speech and writing, it often appears in introductions, direct address, and possessive forms such as 'Elaine's book'.
Spanish: ElainePortuguese (BR): ElainePortuguese (PT): ElaineChinese (Simplified): 伊莱恩Chinese (Traditional): 伊蓮恩Hindi: एलेनArabic: إلينBengali: এলেইনRussian: ЭлейнJapanese: エレインVietnamese: ElaineKorean: 엘레인Turkish: ElaineUrdu: ایلینIndonesian: Elaine
Example Sentences
Elaine is my teacher.
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I called Elaine this morning.
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This bag is Elaine's.
basic
Elaine said she'll be a little late, so let's start without her.
natural
I ran into Elaine at the grocery store, and we talked for twenty minutes.
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If you see Elaine, tell her I'm looking for her.
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