Meaning and Origin
What does the name Venice mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Venice
User Submitted Origins
Italian
67%
English
27%
American
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 2 people from the United States and Philippines, the name Venice is of Italian origin and means "Goddess of beauty and love".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- The provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
Wiktionary
From Middle English Venyse, from Old French Venise or Old Italian, from Medieval Latin Venetia, from Latin Veneti, an ancient (possibly Illyrian) tribe.
- A maritime city and associated province of Veneto, Italy.
- The historical maritime empire of Venice.
- A neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
Venice was also found in the following language(s): Middle English