"But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."
Christian Name · French/English Origin
Coraline Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Coraline
girl
Coraline means "Coral; Heart", a girl's name of French/English origin. The name Coraline does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Coraline grows patiently — perfect work, entire, wanting nothing, the wisdom more precious than coral and pearl.
Is Coraline in the Bible?
No — the name Coraline does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Coral; Heart", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Coraline.
Pronunciation:/KOR-uh-leen/
OriginFrench/English
MeaningCoral; Heart
What does Coraline mean?
Coraline is a girl name of French/English origin meaning "Coral; Heart". Coraline is the coral — built slowly, beautifully, over time. Like faith, coral grows through patient layering.
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What does Coraline mean in the Bible?
Coraline means "Coral; Heart" and is a name of French/English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Coraline is the coral — built slowly, beautifully, over time. Like faith, coral grows through patient layering. 'But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.' Coraline is the masterpiece patience builds.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Coraline?
Coraline is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Coral; Heart" — not because Scripture names anyone Coraline.
"No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Coraline?
Coraline has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Coraline?
Coraline is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Coraline?
Coraline grows patiently — perfect work, entire, wanting nothing, the wisdom more precious than coral and pearl.
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What names are related to Coraline?
Names that pair well with Coraline
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Abednego
boy
"Servant of Nego (a Babylonian god)"
Coraline & Abednego
Abimelech
boy
"My father is king; Father of the king"
Coraline & Abimelech
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Coraline & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Coraline & Abraham
Adonijah
boy
"My lord is Yahweh"
Coraline & Adonijah
Adonijah
boy
"My LORD is Yahweh"
Coraline & Adonijah
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Coraline name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Coraline does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Coral; Heart", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Coraline.
Coraline means "Coral; Heart." It is a French/English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Coral; Heart" — runs right through the Bible.
French/English. Coraline comes into English from French/English and carries the sense "Coral; Heart." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Coraline
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Coraline?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Coraline?
You can read every verse where Coraline appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.