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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Violet (flower)
- Origin
- Old French, from a Germanic/Greek-influenced form of Violante
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- yoh-LAHND
Yolande is an Old French name meaning "violet," the flower, and it comes from a Germanic/Greek-influenced form of Violante. It's pronounced yoh-LAHND, which gives it a soft, rounded sound with the stress on the second syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Yolande
Meaning: Violet (flower).
Origin: Old French, from a Germanic/Greek-influenced form of Violante.
How to Pronounce Yolande
yoh-LAHNDIPA /jɔːˈlɒ̃d/
Popularity of Yolande
Yolande peaked in 1929, when it ranked #1304 with 34 babies given the name. By 1997, the last year in the data, it had slipped to #16119 with just 5 babies, so it's now a very rare find.
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FAQ
What does the name Yolande mean?
Violet (flower).
How do you pronounce Yolande?
Yolande is pronounced yoh-LAHND (IPA: /jɔːˈlɒ̃d/).
Is Yolande a popular name right now?
Yolande peaked at #1304 in 1929 and is ranked #16119 as of 1997. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1902–1997.)
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