What is the origin of the name Magenta?

Magenta is a name of Italian origin.

How popular is the name Magenta?

Magenta is currently ranked #16707 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Magenta?

Magenta is pronounced muh-JEN-tuh.

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Magenta

muh-JEN-tuh

Popularity

#16707

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Italian

Total Births

248

Peak Year

#12 in 1998

First Recorded

1980

Style

Modern & Trendy, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Named after the vibrant purplish-red dye and color, which itself was named after the Battle of Magenta in Italy.

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Mag Genta

Spelling Variations

Magenda

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

vibrantenergeticboldcreativepassionate

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