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Yolanda

yoh-LAN-də

Popularity

#2591

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

113,400

Peak Year

#3,782 in 1969

First Recorded

1901

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Yolanda is a name of Spanish and Greek origin. The Greek origin is from *iolanthe*, meaning "violet flower."

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Yolanda Adams

    American gospel singer and record producer.

  • Yolanda Hadid

    Dutch-American television personality and model.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

CompassionateKindCreativeOptimistic

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