At a Glance
- Meaning
- Violet flower (traditionally linked to Greek ion 'violet' + anthos 'flower')
- Origin
- Medieval French/Old French, possibly from Greek Iolanthe
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- yoh-LAN-dah
Yolanda is a Medieval French/Old French, possibly from Greek Iolanthe girl's name meaning “violet flower (traditionally linked to Greek ion 'violet' + anthos 'flower')”. It appears in our list of The Edwardian Name Revival of 2026.
Meaning & Origin of Yolanda
Meaning: Violet flower (traditionally linked to Greek ion 'violet' + anthos 'flower').
Origin: Medieval French/Old French, possibly from Greek Iolanthe.
How to Pronounce Yolanda
yoh-LAN-dahIPA /joʊˈlændə/
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