Violante Name Meaning

The name "Violante" is of Italian origin and it means "Violet" or "Purple". It's a feminine name and might be derived from the Latin verb 'violare', meaning 'to violate' or 'to do harm', even though this interpretation is quite unusual.

One famous figure bearing this name was Queen Violante of Aragon, an influential medieval queen married to King James I of Aragon in the 13th century. She played an important religious and political role in her time. Another well-known person with the name Violante is the Italian actress Violante Placido, who is also known for her career as a singer.