Yola
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yola
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Yola is a feminine first name that, as a short and diminutive form of Yolanda, translates to 'the violet blossom', 'the violet', and also 'the violet flower'. Originally, this girl's name comes from Ancient Greek, likely derived from the two Greek words iólē (ἰόλη) for 'violet' or íon (ἴον) for 'violet' and ánthos (ἄνθος) for 'flower', 'blossom', 'tip', 'brightness', and 'brilliance'.
What does the name Yola mean?
Yola is a feminine first name that, as a short and diminutive form of Yolanda, translates to 'the violet blossom', 'the violet', and also 'the violet flower'. Originally, this girl's name comes from Ancient Greek, likely derived from the two Greek words iólē (ἰόλη) for 'violet' or íon (ἴον) for 'violet' and ánthos (ἄνθος) for 'flower', 'blossom', 'tip', 'brightness', and 'brilliance'. Other short forms include Jola, Jole, Joula, and Iola, Iole, and Yole.
Where does the name Yola come from?
Etymology Yola is a feminine first name of Ancient Greek origin with meanings such as 'the violet' or 'the violet blossom' and others. Ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Yola?
Sound & pronunciation of Yola: The name Yola is structured as two syllables and is vocally open. It is usually pronounced as 'Jo-la' [ˈjoːla], starting with a long O sound that conveys calmness. The second syllable with an open A brings warmth to the sound. The soft ending gives the name a friendly presence. Yola appears simple and modern - harmonious, clear, and sonically rounded.
When is the name day of Yola?
The name day for Yola is June 11, November 29, and December 17.
Popularity
Yola is a common first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 4,045th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 678th. Over the last ten years, Yola has been given as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,263rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,295th.
Nicknames & pet names
Cola / Ola / Yoda / Yolchen / Yolek / Yoli / Yolle / Yolli / Yolo / Yolschka / Yolun / Yoyo
Famous people
- Yola Davril (French actress)
- Yola Ramirez (Mexican tennis player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yola
What does the first name Yola mean?
Yola is a feminine first name that translates as a short form of Yolanda to 'the violet blossom' or 'the violet'. The roots of the name lie in Ancient Greek.
Where does the name Yola come from?
Yola has its origins in Ancient Greek, derived from the words 'iólē' for 'violet' and 'íon' for 'violet', combined with 'ánthos', which means 'flower' or 'blossom'.
How popular is the name Yola?
Yola is a rather rare first name, but it enjoys great popularity in some regions and among certain parents, especially due to its beautiful meaning and sounds.