Yolonda

Yolonda is a relatively rare female first name that is considered an English variant of Yolanda. The meaning of the name is 'the violet', 'the violet flower', and 'the purple flower'.

What does the name Yolonda mean?

Yolonda is a somewhat uncommon female first name that is considered an English form of Yolanda. Translated, the girl's name means 'the violet', 'the violet flower', and 'the purple flower'. The origin of the name can be found in the Ancient Greek language. It derives from the Greek words iólē (ἰόλη) for 'violet' or íon (ἴον) for 'violet' as well as ánthos (ἄνθος) for 'flower', 'blossom', 'tip', 'brightness', and 'brilliance'. However, the exact origin is unclear; the first name may be based on an Old French form of an ancient Germanic name, the defining elements of which are no longer traceable today. In the Middle Ages, it was carried by many European noble families and princely houses. Over time, the spelling evolved to Violante, derived from the Latin adjective viola, which means 'purple' or 'violet'. It is likely that the name was reinterpreted over time to the currently common form presented here. Other variants include Jolanda, Iolanda, Jolande, Yolande, Jolanta, Iolanta, Yolanta, Jolanthe, Iolanthe, Yolanthe, Yolandi, Jolana, and Jolanka. Short forms include Jole, Joula, Iola, Iole, Yola, and Yole.

Where does the name Yolonda come from?

The first name Yolonda has Ancient Greek roots and means among other things 'the violet flower' or 'the violet'.

How do you pronounce Yolonda?

jo-LON-da

When is the name day of Yolonda?

The name day for Yolonda is celebrated on June 11 and December 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Yolonda is a rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking in the USA was in 1972 at 742nd place. Between 1930 and 2024, Yolonda was given as a first name in the USA about 3,900 times, which places it at 2,033rd. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named that way. Worldwide, Yolonda is also little known.

Nicknames & pet names

Yolo