How do you pronounce Malvolio?

Mal-vol-ee-oh, IPA /mælˈvoʊliˌoʊ/.

What is the origin of the name Malvolio?

Malvolio is a Masculine name from Italian (European).

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Malvolio

Q: What does the name Malvolio mean?

Ill-will or malevolent desire. Malvolio is the haughty, puritanical steward in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' who is tricked into believing his mistress loves him.

Mal-vol-ee-oh · /mælˈvoʊliˌoʊ/

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Meaning

Ill-will or malevolent desire

Legacy

Malvolio is the haughty, puritanical steward in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' who is tricked into believing his mistress loves him.

Known for

Malvolio is extremely rare as a given name, primarily known as a character in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'.

steward

The images that carry it

🎩

This hat represents Malvolio's role as a steward, a position of authority and decorum in the play.

😏

This smirk reflects Malvolio's self-important and often smug demeanor, particularly before his downfall.

🧦

These cross-gartered yellow stockings are a direct reference to the humiliating trick played upon Malvolio, making him appear foolish.

What it asks of you

Moral

Do not indulge in arrogance or disdain for others.

Character

It embodies an individual prone to self-deception and pomposity.

Mindset

It approaches the world with a sense of entitlement and rigid order.

Wander further

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