| Meaning | violet flower |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Yo-lan-da |
About Yolanda
Classic substance and multicultural depth distinguish this established choice carrying decades of dignified usage. The name possesses a sophisticated, slightly formal quality that commands respect while maintaining genuine warmth. Its rhythmic three-syllable structure creates pleasing cadence, rolling off the tongue with natural ease. Parents choosing this option often value tradition, cultural heritage, and names with proven longevity over fleeting contemporary trends. The Spanish and Portuguese connections add international flair while the name remains perfectly functional in English-speaking contexts. Its current rarity among young children means it offers unexpected freshness despite its established history, providing distinction without invention. The strong, complete sound projects confidence and maturity, growing seamlessly from childhood through professional adulthood. For families seeking names with genuine heritage and timeless appeal rather than manufactured uniqueness, this delivers authentic character and enduring grace.
Nicknames for Yolanda
| Yo |
| Yola |
| Landa |
| Landy |
Famous People Named Yolanda
| Yolanda Adams | Gospel singer |
| Yolanda Hadid | Model and reality TV star |
| Yolanda King | Activist and daughter of Martin Luther King Jr |
| Yolanda Martinez | Mexican politician |
| Yolanda Vazquez | Actress |
| Yolanda Pérez | Spanish journalist |
| Yolanda Saldivar | Convicted murderer of Selena Quintanilla |
| Yolanda Andrade | Mexican TV host |
| Yolanda Pulecio | Mother of Ingrid Betancourt |
| Yolanda Montez | Film actress from the 1920s |
| Yolanda Foster | Model and reality TV star |
| Yolanda Ruiz | Colombian politician |
| Yolanda Griffith | Former WNBA player |
| Yolanda Marculescu | Romanian swimmer |
| Yolanda Kakabadse | Ecuadorian environmentalist |
| Yolanda López | Chicana artist and activist |
| Yolanda Barnes | British architect |
| Yolanda Luján | Mexican actress |
| Yolanda Perea Mosquera | Colombian lawyer and activist |
| Yolanda Molina | Spanish dancer and choreographer |
Characters Named Yolanda
| Yolanda Vega | Character from the TV show "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Yolanda Saldivar | Character in the movie "Selena" |
| Yolanda Gama | Character from the novel "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Díaz |
| Yolanda Rodriguez | Character from the book "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya |
| Yolanda Gutierrez | Character from the movie "Sister Act 2 - Back in the Habit" |
| Yolanda Morales | Character from the TV show "Grand Hotel" |
| Yolanda Hatter | Character from the TV show "BoJack Horseman" |
| Yolanda Carlson | Character from the TV show "The Good Place" |
| Yolanda Rostova | Character from the novel "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy |
| Yolanda Cienfuegos | Character from the book "The House of the Spirits" by Isabel Allende |
| Yolanda Mendoza | Character from the movie "The Motorcycle Diaries" |
| Yolanda Castañeda | Character from the TV show "Queen of the South" |
| Yolanda Resnova | Character from the video game "Metro Exodus" |
| Yolanda Navarro | Character from the TV show "One Day at a Time" |
| Yolanda Pinciotti | Character from the TV show "That '70s Show" |
| Yolanda Yarrow | Character from the book "Bridge of Birds" by Barry Hughart |
| Yolanda Fontaine | Character from the TV show "Grace and Frankie" |
| Yolanda García | Character from the TV show "Vida" |
| Yolanda Johnson | Character from the TV show "Family Matters" |
| Yolanda Zoraida | Character from the TV show "The Baker and the Beauty" |