Cenerentola

French

"little ash-girl"

Cenerentola Origin and Meaning

The name Cenerentola is a girl's name.

Cenerentola is the Italian name for Cinderella, the beloved fairy tale character. Derived from the Italian words 'cenere' (ash) and 'piccola' (small, little), it literally means 'little ash girl' - referring to the character who sits in cinders and ashes. While extremely rare as a given name, it carries all the magical associations of the fairy tale - transformation, perseverance, and ultimate triumph over adversity. The name has a musical, flowing quality typical of Italian feminine names. Though beautiful in sound, its strong identification with the fairy tale character has limited its use as a personal name, making it an exceptionally uncommon choice for parents.

The name Cenerentola in Pop Culture

• La Cenerentola ossia La bontà in trionfo (Cinderella, or Goodness Triumphant), opera by Gioachino Rossini