Jola
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jola
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Jola is a short form of Jolanda and carries the meanings 'the violet blossom', 'the violet', and 'the purple flower'.
What does the name Jola mean?
Jola, a female first name, is a shortened form of Jolanda. Its meanings include 'the violet blossom', 'the violet', and 'the purple flower'. The origin of the name lies in Ancient Greek, where it is derived from the terms iólē (ἰόλη) for 'violet' and íon (ἴον) for 'violet' as well as ánthos (ἄνθος) for 'flower', 'blossom', 'tip', 'brightness', and 'brilliance'. Alternatives to Jola include Jole, Joula, Iola, Iole, Yola, and Yole. There are also variants such as Iolanda, Yolanda, Jolande, Yolande, Jolanta, Iolanta, Yolanta, Jolanthe, Iolanthe, Yolanthe, Yolonda, Yolandi, Jolana, and Jolanka. Sometimes the name Jola is also used as a short form of Viola, Vjola, or Vijola (which also means 'the violet') in South Slavic countries.
Where does the name Jola come from?
The name Jola has its roots in Ancient Greek and means something like 'the violet' or 'the violet blossom', among other things.
How do you pronounce Jola?
The name Jola has a soft and two-syllable sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Jo-la' [ˈjoːla]. It begins with a rounded O sound that conveys a sense of calm, while the second syllable ends openly and warmly. With its clear structure, Jola appears modern and feminine – harmonious, light, and concise.
When is the name day of Jola?
Jola is celebrated on June 11, November 29, and December 17.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Jola enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 828th among the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2022 at 697th place. Over the last ten years, Jola has been given as a first name around 480 times, corresponding to a ranking of 876 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,014th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jojo / Joli / Jolo / Jolzu / Lola
Similar first names
Famous people
- Jola Jobst (English actress)
- Jola Sigmond (architect from Hungary)
- Jolanta Kwasniewska (First Lady of Poland (2004-2010))
Frequently asked questions about the name Jola
What is the origin of the name Jola?
The name Jola has its roots in Ancient Greek and means among other things 'the violet' or 'the violet blossom'.
What does the name Jola mean?
Jola means 'the violet blossom', 'the violet', and is derived from the Greek terms for 'violet' and 'flower'.
How popular is the name Jola?
Jola is common in various countries such as Croatia, Poland, and Slovenia and enjoys a certain popularity there.