Imola as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Imola

What is the meaning of the name Imola ?

The baby name Imola is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EE-moh-lah (IPA: /ˈiːmoʊlə/; Hungarian: /ˈimolɒ/).

Imola is Hungarian, Italian in Origin.

Imola is a Hungarian feminine given name derived from the Hungarian plant term imola, a poetic/archaic word for wildflowers of the knapweed/cornflower family (genus Centaurea). The meaning evokes bright, hardy meadow blooms and natural beauty. Though it shares its form with the Italian city of Imola (from Latin Forum Cornelii), the personal name’s usage is chiefly Hungarian and not directly related to the place-name etymology.

As a given name, Imola appeared in Hungarian literary and folk registers and gained modest popularity in the 20th century alongside other nature-inspired names. It remains uncommon outside Hungary and Hungarian-speaking communities. Variants are minimal; the standard form is Imola, with affectionate diminutives such as Imolka, Imuska, Ima, or Imi in informal use. Related thematic counterparts in Hungarian include floral names like Ibolya (“violet”), though these are etymologically distinct. The name carries a gentle, rustic, and quietly elegant tone.