Yolet
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yolet
Yolet is a variant of Violet, derived from the Latin "viola," meaning the flower of the same name, with the diminutive suffix "-et" added in French.
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Etymology
Yolet is a variant of Violet, derived from the Latin "viola," meaning the flower of the same name, with the diminutive suffix "-et" added in French. The name entered European usage through Old French and became popular as a given name during the Victorian era.
Yolet is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and communities, with occasional adoption in other Western contexts; while not tied to a specific religion, it gained popularity in Christian-majority societies during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Yolet currently ranks #16,787 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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