What is the origin of the name Viola?

Viola is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Viola?

Viola is currently ranked #1190 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Viola?

Viola is pronounced vie-OH-luh.

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Viola

vie-OH-luh

Popularity

#1190

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

133,175

Peak Year

#4,342 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Latin word for 'violet'.

Nickname Watch

Vi Ola

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Viola Davis
American actress and producer.

Nicknames

Vi Ola

Similar Names

Olivia Stella Hazel Iris

Personality Traits

creativeartisticsensitivegraceful

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