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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Violet (the flower)
- Origin
- Spanish (also used in Latvian and other languages, form of Viola)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- vee-oh-LET-ah
Violeta is the Spanish form of Viola, and it carries a literal meaning: violet, the flower. It's also used in Latvian and other languages, pronounced vee-oh-LET-ah, and has an old-fashioned, storybook feel with a natural image at its heart.
Meaning & Origin of Violeta
Meaning: Violet (the flower).
Origin: Spanish (also used in Latvian and other languages, form of Viola).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Violeta
vee-oh-LET-ahIPA /viˌoʊˈlɛtə/
Popularity of Violeta
In 2024, 413 baby girls were named Violeta, ranking it #686 nationally — just a bit below its recent high of #655 in 2023, when 450 girls received the name.
Names Like Violeta
These names share Violeta’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Violeta mean?
Violet (the flower). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Violeta?
Violeta is pronounced vee-oh-LET-ah (IPA: /viˌoʊˈlɛtə/).
Is Violeta a popular name right now?
Violeta is near its all-time peak (#655 in 2023), ranked #686 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)
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