Jolina

Jolina is a contemporary female first name that originated from the combination of the names Jo and Lina. Therefore, Jolina is considered a variant of Johanna, a feminine form of the name Johannes, which in turn has its origin in the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân.

What does the name Jolina mean?

The name Jolina is a modern creation that consists of the elements Jo and Lina. As a derivative of Johanna, a feminine form of Johannes, the name is derived from the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan. Translated, it means 'Yahweh is gracious' as well as 'Yahweh is kind.' This meaning arises from the ancient Hebrew components yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), which means 'the name of God,' and ḥanán (חָנַן), which means 'to be kind,' 'to be gracious,' 'to pardon,' or 'to have mercy.' Alternatively, Jolina can also be seen as a French variant of Jolene or Jolie, which means 'the beautiful one' or 'the pretty one.' This derivation comes from the Old French word joli(e), which translates to 'pretty' or 'cute.' Jolina has many forms in different languages and is part of an extensive etymological family tree that includes over five hundred variants for both male and female names. Other variants include Joline, Joliene, Jolien, Jolijn, Jolin, Jolinn, Joluina, Jollina, Jolyn, Jolyne, and Jolyna. The forms Joleen, Jolena, and Joleena are also included.

Where does the name Jolina come from?

The name Jolina has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'Yahweh is kind.'

How do you pronounce Jolina?

The pronunciation of Jolina is soft and melodic, consisting of three to four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Jo-li-na' [joˈliːna], with the middle syllable emphasized with a long 'i.' The open ending on 'a' gives the name a certain lightness. Jolina conveys a modern, harmonious sound and appears feminine and present.

When is the name day of Jolina?

Jolina celebrates her name day on February 8, March 19, September 13, and October 26.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Jolina enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 500th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005 when it reached 72nd place. In the last ten years, Jolina has been chosen as a first name around 2,200 times, placing it 291st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 201st.

Nicknames & pet names

Ina / Jill / Jo / Joi / Joia / Joja / Jojo / Jokek / Jol / Jola / Jolante / Jole / Joleen / Jolene / Joli / Jolie / Jolin / Jolinchen / Jolini / Jolle / Jolli / Jollie / Jolly / Jololinchen / Joly / Lina / Linchen / Lini / Lino / Schokolina

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Famous people

• Jolina "Joe" Bendlin (German footballer at DSC Arminia Bielefeld)
• Jolina Amely Trinks (German actress)
• Jolina Carl (country singer)
• Jolina Huhnstock (German handball player)
• Jolina Magdangal (Filipino actress)
• Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal (Filipino singer & actress)