Baby Name Meanings
Names That Mean Purple
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Sumomo
Japanese
"plum"
Refers to a particular variety of Japanese plum, the Prunus salicina , although in a literal translation it would mean "sour peach."
Viola
Latin
"violet"
Viola has plenty of positive elements going for it: the rhythm of the musical instrument, the association with the flower, the trending 'Vi' beginning and its leading role in Shakespeare's Twelfth…
Violante
Greek and Latin
"purple flower"
Too close to violent.
Violetta
Italian, Russian and Hungarian variation of Violet, English
"purple"
With Violet in vogue, this vibrant international variation has been on the rise since the 2010s. Vintage and floral like its more popular sister, Violetta has a slightly softer sound and a touch of…
Viorel
Romanian
"violet flower"
A lovely, botanical and V starting name for boys, derived from viorea , the Romanian word for the sweet violet flower. The name is predominantly used in Romania, but also in Moldova and Spain.
Viorica
Romanian
"violet flower"
Derived from viorea , the Romanian word for the sweet violet flower. Former Romanian prime minister Viorica Dănicilă is a famous bearer.
Wisteria
Flower name, from English surname
"Wister's flower"
A frilly southern-accented flower name yet to be planted on many birth certificates. In the language of flowers, the wisteria is a symbol of devotion. It is named for American horticulturalist John…
Wioleta
Polish, from Latin
"purple"
A romantic Polish form of Violet, Wioleta was in the country's Top 100 most popular baby girl names in the early 2000s. A slightly more common spelling is Wioletta.
Wioletta
Polish, from Latin
"purple"
A romantic Polish form of Violet, Wioletta was in the country's Top 100 most popular baby girl names in the early 2000s. Another common spelling is Wioleta.
Yolanda
Spanish from Greek
"violet flower"
Bold and distinctive, Yolanda is a floral name that doesn't sound frilly or delicate. Ultimately deriving from the Greek words ioles meaning "violet" and anthos meaning "flower", it appears in a…
Yolando
Masculinization of Yolanda, Spanish from Greek
"violet"
One of the few masculine names that derived from a feminine one.
Yoli
Diminutive of Yolanda, Spanish
"violet flower"
This perky Spanish nickname deserves to be more popular. Singer Michael Bublé recently used it as one of the middle names for his daughter Cielo, which may give Yoli a boost.
Aubrieta
Flower name, elaboration of Aubrey
"trailing purple flower; elf ruler"
Aubrieta could be viewed as an alternative form of the popular Aubrey, however, it is also a botanical name. Named for illustrator and artist Claude Aubriet, it is a spreading, trailing plant with…
Iolena
Elaboration of Iole, Greek
"violet, purple flower"
Bright, strong, and floral, Iolena could be an elaboration of the Greek name Iole meaning "violet". Other sources link it to the Hawaiian names Iolana or Iolina, meaning "to soar" and "God is…
Ai
Japanese
"love; indigo"
Violine
French form of Violina, Latin
"violet"
A sleek and distinctive variation of Viola, adapted from a Judeo-Italian diminutive, Violine may appeal to those who love Violet, but also Celine, Evangeline, and similar. Less popular than Violaine,…
Amethyst
Gem and Color name
As flower names become more unique, so can gem names move beyond Ruby and Pearl to names like Topaz, Sapphire, and Peridot. Amethyst, the purple birthstone for February, has never been in the Top…
Aster
English; Amharic
"star"
This is a fresh new addition to the botanical list; comedian Gilbert Gottfried made it a real bouquet when he named his daughter Lily Aster. And the name of the little girl on television's Dexter…
Bíborka
Hungarian
"purple"
Bruc
Catalan
"heather"
Pronounced like Bruce with a hard K — not like Brook. Short names are very popular in Catalonia, and this rugged choice is a rare example of a botanical boy name.