Viola is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “Purple flower (variant of Violet).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Vio. Viola is a popular choice for girls, with a strong popularity score of 80 out of 100.
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vy-OH-lah
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for girls.
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Viola means “Purple flower (variant of Violet).” It is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Viola is pronounced vy-OH-lah.
Viola is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Viola has a popularity score of 80 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Viola include Vio.
Middle names that pair well with Viola include Viola Rose, Viola Grace, Viola Marie, Viola Jane.
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