Violeta
Meaning of Violeta
The name Violeta is a beautiful and elegant choice for a baby girl, with origins rooted in the Spanish and Latin languages. Pronounced as bee-oh-LEH-tah in Spanish and vee-oh-LET-uh in English, this name exudes a melodious charm that resonates across cultures. Violeta is a variation of the more commonly known name Violet, which is derived from the Latin word "viola," meaning "purple flower." This floral association imbues the name with connotations of delicacy, beauty, and natural grace. Over the years, Violeta has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, ranking as high as 963 in 1985 but more recently holding positions around 651 in 2023. Despite its varying rank over decades, Violeta remains a timeless and enchanting choice for parents seeking a name that carries both historical significance and contemporary appeal.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as bee-oh-LEH-tah (/bjoˈleta/)
English
- Pronunced as vee-oh-LET-uh (/viˈoʊleːtə/)
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Notable People Named Violeta
| Violeta Chamorro - Violeta Barrios Torres de Chamorro was the first and only woman to serve as President of Nicaragua from 1990 to 1997. |
| Violeta Parra was a pioneering Chilean composer, singer-songwriter, and folklorist known for her influence on Chilean folk music. |
| Violeta Autumn was a Peruvian-born American architect and artist known for her work in Organic Architecture, winery designs, and her contributions to the city of Sausalito, California. |
| Violeta Riaubiškytė-Tarasovienė is a Lithuanian singer and show host known for her work on "Penktadienio muzikos šou" and "Padainuokim!" alongside her husband Vilius Tarasovas. |
| Violeta Urmanavičiūtė-Urmana is a renowned Lithuanian opera singer known for her leading mezzo-soprano and soprano roles in opera houses across Europe and North America. |
| Violeta Rivas - Ana María Francisca Adinolfi was an Argentine singer and actress, famous for her participation in the music program El Club del Clan. |
| Violeta Zúñiga was a Chilean human rights activist and member of the Agrupación de Familiares de Detenidos Desaparecidos, known for her involvement in commemorating the disappeared through folk dance. |
| Violeta Retamoza is a Mexican professional golfer who has competed on the Futures Tour and the LPGA Tour. |
| Violeta Luna is a renowned Ecuadorian poet, essayist, professor, and literary critic. |
| Violeta Urtizberea is an Argentine actress who collaborated with her father in the 2012 telenovela Graduados. |
| Violeta Tomić is a Slovenian television presenter, actress, and politician who served as a deputy in the National Assembly and was a lead candidate for the European Parliament election. |
| Violeta Tsvetkova is a retired Bulgarian middle-distance runner known for her specialization in the 800 meters. |
| Violeta Guzmán Magaña is a Mexican athlete known for her expertise in the hammer throw and her participation in the 2004 Summer Olympics. |
| Violeta Spirovska is a Macedonian footballer known for her role as a midfielder on the North Macedonia national team. |
| Violeta Avilés Álvarez is a Mexican politician who served as Deputy of the LXI Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Oaxaca from 2010 to 2012. |
