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Violetta

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Pronounced vee-oh-LET-ah /viː.oʊˈlɛt.ə/Low

Meaning: Little violet flower; small purple flowerLow

In 30 seconds: Violetta is the Italian and Eastern European elaboration of Violet, meaning little violet flower. With four melodious syllables and an operatic history — Violetta is the tragic heroine of Verdi's La Traviata — it is one of the most romantic names in all of Western culture.
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Origin LowItalian, Latin
MeaningLittle violet flower; small purple flower
U.S. rank (2024)#1462 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births150 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,112

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418842024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Violetta is the Italian diminutive of Viola/Violet, from the Latin viola meaning violet flower. The -etta suffix is the Italian diminutive meaning little. The name has been used in Italy and Eastern Europe for centuries and was immortalized by Verdi's opera.

Violetta is popular in Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, and other Eastern European countries. In the United States it appeals to parents who love the floral meaning of Violet but want a more elaborate, operatic form. Its four syllables have a sweeping, romantic quality.

Did you know? Violetta Valery is the tragic heroine of Verdi's opera La Traviata (1853), based on Alexandre Dumas's novel Camille. The aria Sempre libera (Always free) is one of opera's most famous arias, giving Violetta an eternal musical legacy.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Violetta

Variations

VioletViolaVioletaViolette

Nicknames

VioletVioEttaVia

Famous Bearers

  • ★Violetta Villas (1938-2011)
    Polish cabaret star, coloratura soprano, actress, and songwriter who performed internationally including in Las Vegas

If you like Violetta…

Violet— Root form of same name
Valentina— Four-syllable Italian -ina name of same elegance
Vivienne— Four-syllable romantic feminine name
Celestina— Four-syllable Italian -ina name of same operatic feel

Frequently Asked

What does Violetta mean?

Violetta means little violet flower in Italian, a diminutive of Violet from the Latin viola.

Who is Violetta in opera?

Violetta Valery is the tragic heroine of Verdi's opera La Traviata (1853), one of opera's most beloved and frequently performed roles.

How do you pronounce Violetta?

Violetta is pronounced vee-oh-LET-ah with four syllables.

What are nicknames for Violetta?

Nicknames for Violetta include Violet, Vio, Etta, and Via.