Violeta

At a Glance: Name: Violeta – Meaning: violet (the flower) – Origin: Spanish (also used in Latvian and other languages, form of Viola) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: vee-oh-LET-ah

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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

Phonetic: vee-oh-LET-ah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1918–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Violeta mean?

Violet (the flower). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Violeta)

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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