What is the origin of the name Racine?

Racine is a name of French origin. It is often classified as a place, literary name.

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Q: What does the name Racine mean?

Racine means "French word meaning 'root'; also a place name in Wisconsin and a famous French dramatist's surname.".

French word meaning 'root'; also a place name in Wisconsin and a famous French dramatist's surname.

2 sylFrench Place Literary

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