The nameYolanda
Yolanda is a girl's name, the Spanish and Italian form of Yolande.
- Girl's name
- Medieval
Meaning
Like Yolande, its meaning is debated; it is often linked to Violante and the Latin viola, "violet".
Origin
Medieval, of debated origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1960s and 1970s.
Popularity of the name Yolanda
Yolanda in France
1970peak year (45 births)
810babies named Yolanda in France since 1900
Yolanda was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 235 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Yolanda. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Yolanda in France were born before 1968, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yolanda mean?
Like Yolande, its meaning is debated; it is often linked to Violante and the Latin viola, "violet".
What is the origin of the name Yolanda?
Medieval, of debated origin.
Is Yolanda a girl's or a boy's name?
Yolanda is a girl's name.