Gladiola Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Gladiola

"A female given name."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1924 👥 166 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A female given name.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
166
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Gladiola Mean?

Gladiola or Gladiolas may refer to:Gladiolus, a genus of perennial flowering plants Gladiola (film), a 1915 silent drama "Gladiola", a 1976 song by Helen Reddy "Gladiolas", a song by Ida from the 2001 album The Braille Night The Gladiolas, an American band, later Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs Gladiola outpost, an Israeli IDF outpost attacked during the 2005 Hezbollah cross-border raid USS Gladiola (SP-184), a U.S. Navy patrol vessel 1917–1919 Via gladiola, a route in the International Four Days Marches Nijmegen, a multiple-day marching event in The Netherlands

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Gladiola or Gladiolas may refer to:Gladiolus, a genus of perennial flowering plants Gladiola (film), a 1915 silent drama "Gladiola", a 1976 song by Helen Reddy "Gladiolas", a song by Ida from the 2001 album The Braille Night The Gladiolas, an American band, later Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs Gladiola outpost, an Israeli IDF outpost attacked during the 2005 Hezbollah cross-border raid USS Gladiola (SP-184), a U.S. Navy patrol vessel 1917–1919 Via gladiola, a route in the International Four Days Marches Nijmegen, a multiple-day marching event in The Netherlands

Root Element
Gladiola
Core Meaning
"A female given name."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Gladiola

G 7
L 3
A 1
D 4
I 9
O 6
L 3
A 1
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
8
Soul Urge
Power & Ambition
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

📊 Gladiola in Numbers

166 US bearers
1924 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Gladiola" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~166 people named Gladiola in the US. Peaked in 1924 with 12 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Gladiola?

The Life Path number for Gladiola is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 8. Personality: 8.

Is Gladiola a boy or girl name?

Gladiola is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Gladiola in the US?

Approximately 166 people in the United States are named Gladiola. The name peaked in 1924 with 12 recorded uses.

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