Jacqueline
/ʝakeˈlin/feminine
Jacqueline is a female given name in Spanish.
The name is used as a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Jacqueline is the standard form, the informal nickname Jaqui is a popular diminutive and in Mexico, the nickname Jacki is often used as a casual way to address someone with this name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to use the nickname Jacki.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝakeˈlin/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the nickname Jacki is often written with a 'k' despite the letter 'k' not being native to the Spanish alphabet.
- The root of the name Jacqueline can be traced back to the Biblical Hebrew name yaʿăqōḇ, known in English as 'Jacob'.
- The name follows the French phonetic pattern, which is why Spanish speakers often keep the original spelling rather than adapting it to 'Yaceline' or similar Spanish forms.
Examples in context
- Jacqueline es un nombre francés.Jacqueline is a French name.This sentence is useful for identifying that Jacqueline is a French name.Tatoeba #1088019 by alexmarcelo, translation #1087972 by CN
- Jacqueline es una amiga muy amable.Jacqueline is a very kind friend.
- ¿Conoces a la señora Jacqueline?Do you know Mrs. Jacqueline?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about a person at a party.
- ElenaHe visto a Jacqueline en la fiesta.I saw Jacqueline at the party.
- Mateo¡Ah, sí! Ella es muy simpática.Ah, yes! She is very nice.
- ElenaJacqueline me saludó esta tarde.Jacqueline greeted me this afternoon.
- MateoQué bueno que te vio.It's good that she saw you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jacqueline” translations and entries Jacqueline, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jacqueline, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
