The baby name Gigliola is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒiˈʎɔla/ (IPA); jee-LYOH-lah (approx.).
Gigliola is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Gigliola is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒiˈʎɔla/ (IPA); jee-LYOH-lah (approx.).
Gigliola is Italian in Origin.
Gigliola is an Italian feminine name derived from giglio, “lily,” ultimately from Latin lilium. The affectionate -ola ending yields the sense “little lily” while preserving the straightforward botanical meaning. The lily, emblem of Florence and a widespread Christian symbol of purity, renewal, and light, gives the name gentle, luminous associations.
Documented in Italy since the medieval and Renaissance periods - especially in Tuscany and northern regions - the name enjoyed a notable 20th‑century revival thanks to singer Gigliola Cinquetti, winner of Eurovision 1964. Outside Italy it remains uncommon yet easily understood across Romance languages. Variants and diminutives include Giglia, Giglietta, and Gigliolina; the masculine counterpart is Giglio. Cognate-like parallels tied to the same floral motif include Lilia/Liliana (Italian/Spanish), Lily/Lillie (English), and Fleur (French), though these are not strict variants. Today, Gigliola offers vintage charm with a distinctly Italian, botanical elegance.
| Gigliola Cinquetti Gigliola Cinquetti is an Italian singer and actress best known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1964 with her song 'Non ho l'età'. She also gained fame with her hit 'Dio, come ti amo'. Apart from her music career, she has appeared in several Italian films and television shows. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Girls | 0 | #152 | 2 | 3,773 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #176 | 2 | 2,769 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #293 | 2 | 3,687 |
| France | Girls | 1976 | #327 | 3 | 1,502 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #330 | 3,824 | 9,415 |
| BR | 0 | #358 | 3 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| CL | 0 | #396 | 16 | 6,867 | |
| BO | 0 | #406 | 3 | 6,868 | |
| CO | 0 | #502 | 9 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #569 | 5 | 11,342 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #584 | 28 | 9,488 |
| IT | 0 | #586 | 130 | 4,183 | |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #761 | 91 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #924 | 18 | 12,708 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #974 | 10 | 5,561 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,036 | 43 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,458 | 14 | 10,046 |
Gigliola is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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