Jolanda

Jolanda is a female first name that has been widespread in German-speaking areas since the late Middle Ages. As the most common variant of the Greek girl's name Iolanthe, it is frequently used in Germany.

What does the name Jolanda mean?

The name Jolanda has its roots in Ancient Greek and means among other things 'the violet', 'the violet flower' as well as the more specific interpretation as 'the purple flower'. However, the origin of Jolanda is not clearly defined. It may have evolved from an Old French form of an older Germanic name, the components of which are no longer recognizable today. In the Middle Ages, this name was used by numerous European noble families. Over the years, the written form developed into Violante, which traces back to the Latin word viola, meaning 'purple' or 'violet'. It is likely that the name was reinterpreted over time into the form commonly used today. Jolanda can also be found in the linguistic areas of the Netherlands, Italy, Croatia, and Slovenia, with numerous variants such as Iolanda, Yolanda, Jolande, and others. There are also some short forms like Jole, Joula, Iola, Iole, Yola, and Yole that are commonly used.

Where does the name Jolanda come from?

The origin of the name Jolanda can be traced back to Ancient Greek elements that encompass meanings such as 'the violet' or 'the violet flower'.

How do you pronounce Jolanda?

The pronunciation of Jolanda is three syllables and clearly structured. In Germany, the name is usually pronounced as 'Jo-lan-da' [joˈlanda], with the long 'o' having a voluminous sound. The characteristic consonant sequence '-nd-' gives the name a solid middle. Overall, Jolanda sounds powerful and feminine – melodious, present, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Jolanda?

The name day of Jolanda is celebrated on June 11 and December 17.

Popularity

Jolanda enjoys great popularity in Germany and currently ranks 1,198th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 1957 at rank 126. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 450 times, which places it at 917th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 904th. Jolanda's international popularity is reflected in the first name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Anda / Jo / Joe / Jojo / Jola / Jolaki / Jolana / Jolandina / Jolda / Jole / Joli / Jolinda / Jolla / Jolle / Jolli / Jollimaus / Jollo / Jolly / Joly / Joyo / Jöchen / Landa / Lande / Landi / Tscholli

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Famous people

• Jolanda Bombis-Robben (handball player from the Netherlands)
• Jolanda Ceplak (Slovenian athlete)
• Jolanda de Rover (swimmer from the Netherlands)
• Jolanda Egger (Swiss actress)
• Jolanda Homminga (Dutch long-distance runner)
• Jolanda Keizer (Dutch athlete)
• Jolanda Kindle (alpine ski racer)
• Jolanda Neff (cyclist from Switzerland)
• Jolanda Spirig (writer from Switzerland)
• Jolanda Steiner (writer from Switzerland)
• Jolanda van Dongen (cyclist from the Netherlands)
• Principessa Jolanda di Savoia (princess)
• Yolanda be Cool (an Australian band; hit single 'We no speak americano')