Isotta
Isotta Origin and Meaning
Isotta is a feminine Italian name, essentially the Italian form of Isolde or Iseult from Arthurian legend. The name derives from a Celtic origin, though its exact meaning remains disputed, with some suggesting connections to 'ice' or 'fair' in proto-Germanic languages. Isotta features prominently in the medieval romance of Tristan and Isolde, giving it literary and cultural significance. In Italy, the name gained additional recognition through connection with the luxury car manufacturer Isotta Fraschini. While never extremely common, Isotta maintains a timeless elegance with its flowing vowels and distinctive Italian character. The name conveys a sense of classical beauty, romance, and cultural sophistication for those seeking a name with European heritage.
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- Isotta NogarolaItalian Renaissance woman
- Isotta degli AttiItalian Renaissance woman
- Isotta Ingrid RosselliniItalian professor; daughter of Ingrid Bergman and twin sister of actress Isabella Rossellini
- Isotta GervasiItalian physician
The name Isotta in Pop Culture
- Isotta Barbarinomain character in "L'avventura di una bagnante" by Italo Calvino
- Isotta FraschiniItalian automaker