Corona
Fact sheet
- Name
- Corona
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Corona is especially common in Italy and Spain. Its literal translation is 'the wreath' or 'the crown,' while it also metaphorically stands for 'the crowned one.'
What does the name Corona mean?
The female first name Corona is primarily found in Italian and Spanish regions. It literally means 'the wreath' or 'the crown' and is also interpreted metaphorically as 'the crowned one.' The name comes from the Latin term corōna, which stands for 'crown,' 'wreath,' 'laurel,' and 'garland.' The name gained notoriety due to the virus of the same name as well as a beer. A prominent bearer of the name is Saint Corona, an early Christian martyr from the 2nd century, who is venerated as the patron saint of money, butchers, and treasure hunters. The name also has a connection to Stephana. Other variants include Korona, Carona, Coronetta, and Coronette. In German naming, it has been documented since the 16th century.
Where does the name Corona come from?
The etymology of Corona is Latin and means 'the crowned one.' The Latin word corōna stands for 'crown,' 'wreath,' 'laurel,' and 'garland.' In Ancient Greek, there is the word korṓnē (κορώνη), which means 'wreath,' 'garland,' or 'the curved one.' Languages: Italian, Latin, Roman, Spanish.
How do you pronounce Corona?
The pronunciation of Corona is three syllables and open. It is pronounced as 'Ko-ro-na' [koˈʁoːna], with the emphasis on the middle syllable with a long o. The repeated o sounds give the name a round, full timbre. The ending with a contributes to a harmonious finish. Overall, Corona sounds resonant and present – gentle, melodic, and clearly structured.
When is the name day of Corona?
The name days for Corona are February 20 and May 14.
Popularity
In Germany, Corona is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2017, reaching 3,952nd place. In the last ten years, Corona has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.
Nicknames & pet names
Coco / Cori / Coro / Coroni
Famous people
- Corona (Elisabeth Wilhelmine) Schröter (singer and actress)
- Corona Riccardo (actress from the USA)
- Corona-Virus (virus that caused many events to be canceled in 2020)
Frequently asked questions about the name Corona
What is the origin of the name Corona?
The name Corona comes from the Latin word 'corōna,' which means 'crown,' 'wreath,' or 'garland.' In Ancient Greek, there is a similar word, 'korṓnē,' which also means 'wreath' or 'garland.'
What does the name Corona mean?
Corona literally means 'the wreath' or 'the crown' and is often interpreted as 'the crowned one.' The name has a symbolic connection to dignity and honor.
How popular is the name Corona?
The recognition of the name Corona has been heightened by the virus of the same name and a well-known beer. In Italian and Spanish regions, the name is traditionally common, while it is less frequently found in other countries.