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Yolan

Quick answerYolan is a variant of Yolanda, which derives from the Germanic name Iolanda, likely combining elements meaning "violet flower" or related to the Latin "viola" (violet).

Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,265
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2009
Syllables2
OriginGermanic
LanguageLatin/Germanic
CultureEuropean
ReligionChristianity
Letters5
Numerology22 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,416

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Yolan

Yolan is a variant of Yolanda, which derives from the Germanic name Iolanda, likely combining elements meaning "violet flower" or related to the Latin "viola" (violet).

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Etymology

Yolan is a variant of Yolanda, which derives from the Germanic name Iolanda, likely combining elements meaning "violet flower" or related to the Latin "viola" (violet). The name has roots in Old Germanic and Medieval Latin linguistic traditions.

The name is used across Western European cultures, particularly in Spanish, French, and Dutch-speaking regions, with Christian associations given its medieval European origins; it gained some prominence through historical nobility and has been borne by various European figures throughout history.

Yolan currently ranks #2,265 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.

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