Iolanda
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Iolanda
The name Iolanda means "violet flower" and derives from the Greek words *ion* (violet) and *anthos* (flower), via the Late Latin and Old French forms *Violante* and *Yolande*.
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Etymology
The name Iolanda means "violet flower" and derives from the Greek words *ion* (violet) and *anthos* (flower), via the Late Latin and Old French forms *Violante* and *Yolande*. It is used primarily in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Greek cultures, often within Christian (Catholic and Orthodox) traditions, and gained historical prominence through medieval European royalty, such as Yolande of Aragon.
Iolanda currently ranks #6,868 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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