Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Bluish Purple, Violet Flower, Pure, Gentle
Pronunciation: VY-uh-luht, ˈvaɪələt, V AY AH L IH T
Popularity Rank: #4,877
The name Violet comes from the English word for the purple flower. It symbolizes modesty, faithfulness, and spiritual wisdom. This name has been popular since the Victorian era and continues to be a timeless and elegant choice for girls.
The name Violet is of English origin and means Bluish Purple, Violet Flower, Pure, Gentle. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Violet is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: VY-uh-luht
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈvaɪələt
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: V AY AH L IH T
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Violet is recorded 12,044 times globally, ranking it as the 4,877th most common name worldwide.
Violet is most prevalent in South Africa, with 3,427 occurrences, making it the 606th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Violet is found among 1 in every 615 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #606 | 1 : 684 |
| United States of America | #1,715 | 1 : 853 |
| United Kingdom | #1,257 | 1 : 615 |
| Nigeria | #1,837 | 1 : 2,024 |
| Malaysia | #3,000 | 1 : 4,785 |
| Egypt | #6,549 | 1 : 6,183 |
| Singapore | #1,027 | 1 : 1,605 |
| Iraq | #4,399 | 1 : 3,894 |
| Canada | #1,669 | 1 : 1,195 |
| Italy | #5,798 | 1 : 5,256 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Violet from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 1, 2024 11:10 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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