Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Violetta is a girl's baby name of Italian origin, an elaborated form of Violet, from the Latin viola meaning 'violet flower.' It is the name of the tragic heroine in Verdi's opera La Traviata — a courtesan who falls in love and sacrifices everything, making Violetta one of opera's most beloved characters.
Violetta has a theatrical grandeur that Violet alone doesn't quite reach. The double-t gives it an Italian musical cadence — it practically wants to be sung. A name for parents who love drama in the best possible sense.