Meaning: Violet
The story
Viola is the Latin word for violet, used as a personal name in several languages. Its flower meaning is distinct from the later musical-instrument association of the same spelling.
Nicknames
- Vi
- Vio
- Lola
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Viola comes from Latin and Italian.
More like Viola
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Associated with blessed; possibly from voyager
Violetta
Form of Violet: violet flower
Marcella
Diminutive of Marcus; probably related to Mars
Martina
Feminine of Martin; related to Mars
Stella
Star; Greek Stella can also shorten Styliani
Serena
Clear; tranquil; serene
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