Name:
Violet
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Violet originates in Latin language and is derived from the name of a popular purple flower, from whose name the color was also derived. As a feminine given name it has been used since the end of the 19th century and currently is one of the most popular feminine names in the United States. It is also the name of several places in the U.S. and Canada.
Pronunciation:
VIE-lət/VIE-ə-lət
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
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Vyolet
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Yolanda
Famous Violet:
Violet Fane : writer
Violet Jacob : writer
Violet Methley : published author
Violet Weingarten : writer
Violet Reason : actress