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given name, a form of the Latin Delphina, meaning ''woman from

Delphi Delphi (; ), in legend previously called Pytho (Πυθώ), in ancient times was a sacred precinct that served as the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The oracle ...

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Delphine of Glandèves Delphine of Glandèves (or of Sabran) was born in 1284 in region of Provence, now part of France. She died on 26 November 1358, having lived as a Franciscan tertiary for most of her life. Delphine was the daughter and heiress of the Count of Pu ...

was a 14th-century nun from Provence. Notable people with the name include: *

Delfina Potocka Delfina Potocka, ''née'' Komar (March 18072 April 1877), a Polish countess, was a friend and muse to Polish expatriate artists Frédéric Chopin and Zygmunt Krasiński.''Encyklopedia Polski''. ''Encyklopedia powszechna PWN''. She was noted for h ...

(1807–1877), Polish countess, a friend and muse to artists Frédéric Chopin and Zygmunt Krasiński * Delphine Arnault (born 1975), French businesswoman, director and executive vice president of Louis Vuitton (LVMH Group) * Delphine Atangana (born 1984), Cameroonian sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres *

Delphine Batho Delphine Batho (born 23 March 1973 in Paris) is a French politician of Ecology Generation who has been serving as member of the National Assembly. She is a former Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. Early life and educatio ...

(born 1973), French politician * Delphine Biscaye, French mechanical engineer and designer *

Delphine Blanc Delphine Blanc (born 7 June 1983 in La Tronche) is a French football player who last played for Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a right back, but is also capable of playing in the midfield. Blanc is currently a membe ...

(born 1983), French football player * Princess Delphine of Belgium (born 1968), illegitimate daughter of King Albert II of Belgium and Baroness Sybille de Selys Longchamps *

Delphine Cascarino Delphine Cascarino (born 5 February 1997) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Division 1 Féminine club Lyon and the France national team. Club career Cascarino started playing football for her local youth teams ...

(born 1997), French professional football player, 5-time UEFA Women's Champions League winner * Delphine O (born 1985), French-Korean politician and former MP for Paris for Renaissance * Delphine Chanéac (born 1978), French actress *

Delphine Combe Delphine Combe (born 6 December 1974 in Aubenas, Ardèche) is a French sprinter. She won a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics and a gold medal in the same event at the 2002 European Champions ...

(born 1974), French sprinter *

Delphine de Custine Delphine de Sabran, Marquise de Custine (18 March 1770 – 13 July 1826) was a French society hostess and woman of letters. Known for her beauty and intelligence, Laure Junot, Duchess of Abrantès, Madame de Abrantès referred to de Custine as "o ...

(1770–1826), French literary and society figure * Delphine Ernotte (born 1966), French businesswoman * Delphine de Girardin (1804–1855), French author under the pen name ''Vicomte Delaunay'' * Delphine Galou (born 1977), French-born contralto *

Delphine Gény-Stephann Delphine Gény-Stephann, (; née Gény, born 19 November 1968 in Paris) is a French politician, senior civil servant and business executive. She served as Secretary of State to the Ministry of Economics and Finance (France), Minister of the Economy ...

(born 1968), French engineer, current Secretary of State under Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire * Delphine Gleize (born 1973), French film director and screenwriter *

Delphine Minoui Delphine Minoui (born 1974) is a French journalist specializing in the Iranian world. Life She majored in journalism at the CELSA Paris in 1997, then graduated from the EHESS in 1999. Delphine Minoui moved to Iran to practice her profession. A ...

(born 1974), French-Iranian investigative journalist, social scientist and author * Delphine Hanna (1854–1941), American physical education professor *

Delphine Horvilleur Delphine Horvilleur (born 8 November 1974) is France's third female rabbi, and (as of 2012) editorial director of the quarterly Jewish magazine ''Revue de pensée(s) juive(s) Tenou'a''. She leads a congregation in Paris, and is currently co-lea ...

(born 1974), prominent French rabbi, co-leader of the Liberal Jewish Movement of France * Delphine LaLaurie (1787–1849), New Orleans socialite and murderer * Delphine Lecompte (born 1978), Flemish poet * Delphine Levy (1969–2020), French manager of cultural institutions *

Delphine Neid The Nuns was an American rock band based in San Francisco and New York City. Best known as one of the founding acts of the early San Francisco punk scene, the band went through a number of hiatuses and periodic reunions, lineup changes, and cha ...

, a bassist in the band The Nuns *

Delphine Oggeri Delphine Oggeri (born 1973) from Granier near Beaufort, Savoie, is a French ski mountaineer. Selected results * 1999: ** 1st, ''La Belle étoile'' race (together with Valérie Ducognon) ** 1st, ''La Tournette'' race (together with Valérie Du ...

(born 1973), French ski mountaineer * Delphine Py-Bilot (born 1979), professional French triathlete * Delphine Seyrig (1932–1990), French actress *

Delphine de Vigan Delphine de Vigan (born 1 March 1966) is a French novelist. Life and career De Vigan wrote her first four novels by night while working at a public opinion firm in Alfortville by day. Her first published work, ''Jours sans faim'' (2001), was p ...

(born 1966), Award-winning French novelist *

Delphine Wespiser Delphine Wespiser (born 3 January 1992) is a French model, television presenter and politician. She is a beauty pageant titleholder who was elected Miss Haut-Rhin 2011, Miss Alsace 2011 and Miss France 2012. Biography Delphine Wespiser is from ...

(born 1992), Miss Alsace 2011 and Miss France 2012 *

Delphine Zanga Tsogo Delphine Zanga Tsogo (December 21, 1935 – July 16, 2020) was a Cameroonian writer, feminist and politician. She served in the country's National Assembly from 1965 to 1972. Her married surname was Tsanga. Biography She was born in Lomié and w ...

(1935–2020), Cameroonian writer and politician * Belle Delphine (born 1999), Mary-Belle Kirschner, professionally known as Belle Delphine, South African-born English internet celebrity, pornographic actress, model, and YouTuber

Fictional characters

* Delphine d'Albémar, titular heroine in the eponymous '' Delphine'', infamous epistolary novel by Germaine de Staël * Delphine de Nucingen, recurrent character in Honoré de Balzac's '' La Comédie Humaine'' * Captain Delphine Angua von Überwald, a character from Terry Pratchett's Discworld * Delphine, a character in '' Power Rangers'' * Delphine, a character in the 2011 game '' The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'' * Delphine Cormier, a character on Orphan Black played by Évelyne Brochu * Delphine Lasalle, undercover French intelligence agent in the 2017 film '' Atomic Blonde'' * Delphine Day, a character from ITV's '' Mr Selfridge'' * Delphine Donkey, a character in the British children's cartoon '' Peppa Pig'' * Delphine, a character from ITV TV series ''Plebs'' * Delphine Watzka, the protagonist of the 2003 novel ''

The Master Butchers Singing Club ''The Master Butchers Singing Club'' is a 2003 novel by American author Louise Erdrich. It follows the lives of German immigrants Fidelis Waldvogel and his family, as well as Delphine Watzka and her partner Cyprian, as they adjust in their sepa ...

Fictional characters

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