"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."
Christian Name · Latin/Italian Origin
Viola Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Viola
girl
Viola means "Violet; Purple flower", a girl's name of Latin/Italian origin. The name Viola does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Viola blooms knowing the Word endures — flesh as grass, glory fading, yet the word of the Lord standing forever, the violet who lives by eternal truth.
Is Viola in the Bible?
No — the name Viola does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Violet; Purple flower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Viola.
Pronunciation:/vy-OH-lah/
OriginLatin/Italian
MeaningViolet; Purple flower
What does Viola mean?
Viola is a girl name of Latin/Italian origin meaning "Violet; Purple flower". Viola is the violet — modest and fragrant, growing quietly in God's garden. 'The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.' Viola's beauty may fade, but the Word she lives by endures.
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What does Viola mean in the Bible?
Viola means "Violet; Purple flower" and is a name of Latin/Italian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Viola is the violet — modest and fragrant, growing quietly in God's garden. 'The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.' Viola's beauty may fade, but the Word she lives by endures.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Viola?
Viola is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Violet; Purple flower" — not because Scripture names anyone Viola.
"For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Viola?
Viola has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Viola?
Viola is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Viola?
Viola blooms knowing the Word endures — flesh as grass, glory fading, yet the word of the Lord standing forever, the violet who lives by eternal truth.
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Viola name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Viola does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Violet; Purple flower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Viola.
Viola means "Violet; Purple flower." It is a Latin/Italian name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Violet; Purple flower" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin/Italian. Viola comes into English from Latin/Italian and carries the sense "Violet; Purple flower." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Viola
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Viola?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Viola?
You can read every verse where Viola appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.