Yolonda

Meaning of Yolonda

Yolonda is an Anglicized variant of the medieval name Yolanda, itself derived from the Greek Iolanthe—composed of iōlē, “violet,” and anthe, “flower”—which migrated through Iberian and Old French channels before gaining currency in English usage. The name carries botanical connotations of the violet, traditionally emblematic of modesty and fidelity, and is linked to the 13th-century noblewoman Saint Yolanda of Vianden, whose devout legacy fostered localized veneration. In the United States, Yolonda’s popularity rose gradually through the mid-20th century—reaching peak prevalence during the 1970s—then entered a phase of sustained decline, registering fewer than ten annual occurrences by the early 2000s. Pronounced yo-LAHN-duh (/joˈlɑndə/), it now conveys a sense of classical elegance infused with contemporary scarcity.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as yo-LAHN-duh (/joˈlɑndə/)

• Yolande
• Yolanda
• Yola