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Bianca

White, pure

Origin

Italian

Used in

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Popularity

#17 in the Italian baby-name ranking

Origin and meaning of Bianca

Bianca derives from the old Germanic blank, 'white, shining', Italianised into the adjective bianca: it evokes purity, candour and light. The name flourished in the Italian Renaissance and was taken up by Shakespeare in several plays, spreading it to the English-speaking world. It corresponds to the Spanish Blanca and French Blanche. In Italy it keeps a timeless, poetic charm, chosen for its vivid imagery and clean elegance.

Variants around the world

How Bianca is said in other languages.

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