Bianca Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bianca Name at a Glance

Name	Bianca
Meaning	'The Tragedy of Othello' Mistress of Cassio. 'The Taming of the Shrew' Daughter to Baptista, sister to Katherina.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Bianca Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bianca means “'The Tragedy of Othello' Mistress of Cassio. 'The Taming of the Shrew' Daughter to Baptista, sister to Katherina”. 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.

Bianca Name Origin

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

Is Bianca a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Bianca

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