Iolanthe Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Iolanthe Name at a Glance

Name	Iolanthe
Meaning	Violet flower. The name of a Gilbert and Sullivan Opera from 1882. Also a mythological sea nymph and daughter of Oceanus.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Iolanthe Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Iolanthe means “Violet flower. The name of a Gilbert and Sullivan Opera from 1882. Also a mythological sea nymph and daughter of Oceanus”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Iolanthe Name Origin

Our database records Iolanthe under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Iolanthe a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Iolanthe is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Iolanthe

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