"And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Violet Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Violet
girl
Violet means "purple flower," from the Latin viola. The name is not in the King James Bible, but its colour is: purple marked royalty and honour, and Lydia was "a seller of purple... whose heart the Lord opened" (Acts 16:14).
Is Violet in the Bible?
No — the name Violet does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Purple flower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Violet.
Pronunciation:/VY-oh-let/
OriginLatin
MeaningPurple flower
What does Violet mean?
Violet is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Purple flower". Violet refers to the purple flower, and purple in Scripture is the color of royalty and priesthood. Lydia, Paul's first European convert, was a seller of purple cloth. The name connects beauty with the royal identity believers have as children of the King.
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What does Violet mean in the Bible?
Violet means "Purple flower" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Violet?
Violet is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Purple flower" — not because Scripture names anyone Violet.
"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Violet?
Violet has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Violet?
Violet is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Violet?
Violet speaks of royal identity — the purple of priesthood and kingship that belongs to every child of God.
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Violet name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Violet does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Purple flower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Violet.
Violet means "Purple flower." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Purple flower" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin. Violet comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "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 Violet
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Violet?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Violet?
You can read every verse where Violet 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.