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Girl's nameOrigin: LatinName day: 18 MayName day in 6 European calendars

Viola

[ˈviɔla]

Viola is an enchanting feminine name of Latin origin derived from the delicate violet blossom. Celebrated in literature and music, it possesses an effortless lyrical quality and a rich European pedigree. Its melodic brevity makes it timeless and internationally accessible.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Viola
Slovak:
Viola
Czech:
Viola
Hungarian:
Viola
Ukrainian:
German:
Viola
Spanish:
Viola
French:
Italian:
Viola
Portuguese:
Viola
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name means 'violet', evoking modesty, delicate beauty, and natural grace.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza z latinského apelatíva viola s významom „fialka“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Viola is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

VIOLA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

19 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
18 MayOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský Evangelical
3 May
Austrian Calendar
4 May
Lotyšsko
25 May
Czech Calendar
29 October
Švédsko
19 December
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈviɔla]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Viola
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Violy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Viole
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Violu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Viola!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Viole
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Violou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ViolkaViolôčkaVioluška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Viola
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Viola! Violka!

Notable figures named Viola

13

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Viola Davis
US
born 1965Notable Figure

American actress and producer (born 1965)

Viola Amherdová
CH
born 1962Notable Figure

Swiss politician

Viola Dana
US
1897 – 1987Historical Figure

actress (1897-1987)

Viola Desmond
CA
1914 – 1965Historical Figure

Canadian activist (1914-1965)

Viola Barry
US
1894 – 1964Historical Figure

film actress (1894-1964)

Viola von Cramon-Taubadel
DE
born 1970Notable Figure

German politician

Viola Lawrence
US
1894 – 1973Historical Figure

American film editor (1894-1973)

Viola Müller-Paulitz
DE
born 1967Notable Figure

German bicycle racer

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Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Viola Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:V.S.without dots:VS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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