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How to pronounce Jacqueline (JAK-wa-lin)

Jacqueline

JAK-wa-lin

Jakwalin

Three syllables. The 'cqu' is silent, sounds like 'Jak'. Often shortened to Jackie.

Notes

Three syllables. The 'cqu' is silent, sounds like 'Jak'. Often shortened to Jackie.

Origin & meaning

Origin
French
Meaning
supplanter (feminine of Jacques)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Jacqui
  • Jax
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (former US First Lady)

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