The girl's name Diane \di(a)-ne\ is a variant of Diana (Latin), and the meaning of Diane is "divine".

ORIGIN
English

MEANING
Variation of the Latin name Diana, which means "divine"

Diane de Poitiers was a noblewoman and frequent fixture in the courts of France's enlightened king during the Renaissance, Francis I. Diana was goddess of the hunt in Roman mythology, associated with woods, wild animals, and a bow and arrow. Another Diana, the Princess of Wales, was equally athletic and regal, traits typically associated with both "Diane" and "Diana."

ALTERNATIVES
Dyann Dyanne Dianne Deeanne

NICKNAMES
Di Dee

FAMOUS Dianes
Actress Diane Keaton

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