Yolenda
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Yolenda
Yolenda is a variant of Yolanda, derived from the Germanic name Iolanda, which likely stems from the elements meaning "violet flower" or possibly from a root connected to "yew tree." The name gained popularity through Spanish and Portuguese cultures, particularly among Catholic communities, with historical use among European nobility and later adoption in English-speaking countries.
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Etymology
Yolenda is a variant of Yolanda, derived from the Germanic name Iolanda, which likely stems from the elements meaning "violet flower" or possibly from a root connected to "yew tree." The name gained popularity through Spanish and Portuguese cultures, particularly among Catholic communities, with historical use among European nobility and later adoption in English-speaking countries.
Yolenda currently ranks #7,522 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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