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Yvonda

Quick answerYvonda is a feminine name meaning "archer" or "bow," derived from the Germanic name Yvonne, which traces back to the Old Germanic element "iv" related to yew wood (used for bows).

Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#10,410
TrendVintage
Peak year1967
Syllables3
OriginGermanic
LanguageGermanic
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 6
Global rank#10,410

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

About the name Yvonda

Yvonda is a feminine name meaning "archer" or "bow," derived from the Germanic name Yvonne, which traces back to the Old Germanic element "iv" related to yew wood (used for bows).

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Etymology

Yvonda is a feminine name meaning "archer" or "bow," derived from the Germanic name Yvonne, which traces back to the Old Germanic element "iv" related to yew wood (used for bows). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States during the 20th century, with no specific religious affiliation or notable historical figures of significance.

Yvonda currently ranks #10,410 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.

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