Etymology

Iola

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Today it means: A female given name. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἴον
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The story

  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromἴον“violet”
  2. English todayIola

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἴον (íon, “violet”), evoking the flower's symbolism of modesty and beauty.

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekἴον all →

iolite

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