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Gioconda
Joyful, pleasant, the Mona Lisa
Origin
Latin
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Origin and meaning of Gioconda
Gioconda comes from the Latin iucunda, 'joyful, pleasant, delightful', from the root of iuvare, 'to please, to help'. It is a bright name that promises cheer and serenity. Made immortal by Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Gioconda (Mona Lisa), it is now rare and old-fashioned in flavour. Among real bearers stands the Nicaraguan poet and novelist Gioconda Belli, an acclaimed voice of Latin American literature.
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- Gioconda Belli— poet
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What does the name Gioconda mean?
The name Gioconda means Joyful, pleasant, the Mona Lisa.
What is the origin of the name Gioconda?
Origin of Gioconda: Latin.