At a Glance: Name: Yolanda – 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
Phonetic: yoh-LAN-dah IPA: /joʊˈlændə/
Popularity of Yolanda
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1901–2024.
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