Romola as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Romola

What is the meaning of the name Romola ?

The baby name Romola is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced roh-MOH-lə (IPA: /roʊˈmoʊlə/).

Romola is Latin in Origin.

Romola is an Italian and Hungarian feminine given name deriving from Latin Romula, a diminutive or feminine counterpart to Romulus and a name linked to Roma, "Rome." Its core sense is "woman of Rome," "Roman," or "from Rome," with the -ola ending conveying a gentle, affectionate nuance in Italian.

Attested in Italian records but always uncommon, the name reached English-speaking audiences through George Eliot’s 1863 novel Romola, set in Renaissance Florence, which briefly boosted its Victorian-era use. Twentieth-century bearers such as the Hungarian writer Romola de Pulszky and British actor Romola Garai have kept it familiar despite its rarity. Variants and related forms include Romula (Latin), Romola (Italian/English standard), and Romana or Roma; short forms include Roma, Romy/Romie, and Rola/Lola. Romola suits those seeking a cultured, historically inflected choice with clear Italianate cadence and an elegant tie to the ancient city.

⚙ Romola is seldom given. We count 35 recorded uses of it across 9 countries.