Ippolita

Ippolita is a rare Italian variant of the name Hippolyta, which in turn is a feminine form of the ancient Greek name Hippolytos (Ἱππόλυτος). The name is metaphorically interpreted as 'the one who frees the horses.'

What does the name Ippolita mean?

Ippolita is a little-known Italian form of Hippolyta, representing a feminine spelling of the ancient Greek Hippolytos (Ἱππόλυτος). The meaning of the name can be paraphrased as 'the one who frees the horses.' Its origin is found in ancient Greek, composed of the elements hippos (ἵππος), meaning 'the horse' or 'the cavalry,' and luo (λύω), meaning 'to loosen' or 'to free.' A famous bearer of this name was a queen of the Amazons. Other variants include Hippolytus, Hippolyt, Hippolyte, Hipolito, Hipolit, Hypolite, Hyppolite, Ippolito, and Ipolitas.

Where does the name Ippolita come from?

The name Ippolita has its origin in ancient Greek and means 'the one who frees the horses.'

How do you pronounce Ippolita?

The pronunciation of Ippolita sounds lively and rhythmic, characterized by Italian elements. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ip-po-li-ta' [ippɔˈliːta], with the double consonant enhancing the sound significantly. The following open syllables give the name a dynamic and harmonious quality, while the final 'a' gently fades away. Overall, Ippolita conveys a powerful, sonorous impression with a vibrant presence.

When is the name day of Ippolita?

The name day of Ippolita is celebrated on January 30 and August 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Ippolita is a rare first name. It has not appeared in the country's name popularity lists so far. The best ranking Ippolita achieved was in 2000, reaching 1,117th place in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given fewer than ten times in Italy, placing it at 4,332nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 2,762nd in Italy.

Nicknames & pet names

Lita