Yolanda Ho

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Yolanda Ho — Greek
178K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Yolanda Ho is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Yolanda is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Yolanda is a female given name from Western Europe and North America, derived from the Greek name Iolanthe meaning "Violet" (the flower). In German and Dutch the name is spoken similarly but traditionally spelled Jolanda, and in Italian, Portuguese and Romanian Iolanda. Yolonda is an African-American spelling of the name. Cognates are the Czech and Slovak Jolantha and the Polish Jolanta. The surname Ho: Ho people, an ethnic group of India Ho language, a tribal language in India Hani people, or Ho people, an ethnic group in China, Laos and Vietnam Hiri Motu, ISO 639-1 language code ho Ho (Armenian letter), a letter of the Armenian script Ho (Korean name), a family name, given name, and an element in two-syllable given names Heo, also romanised as Hŏ, a Korean family name Ho (Korean: 호; Hanja: 號); the Korean term for an art name (or "pen name") Hồ (surname), a Vietnamese surname He (surname), or Ho, the romanised transliteration of several Chinese family names Hè (surname), also romanised as Ho. Yolanda is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 178K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Yolanda reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Yolanda

Greek

Yolanda is a female given name from Western Europe and North America, derived from the Greek name Iolanthe meaning "Violet" (the flower). In German and Dutch the name is spoken similarly but traditionally spelled Jolanda, and in Italian, Portuguese and Romanian Iolanda. Yolonda is an African-American spelling of the name. Cognates are the Czech and Slovak Jolantha and the Polish Jolanta.

Surname: Ho

Vietnamese

Ho people, an ethnic group of India Ho language, a tribal language in India Hani people, or Ho people, an ethnic group in China, Laos and Vietnam Hiri Motu, ISO 639-1 language code ho Ho (Armenian letter), a letter of the Armenian script Ho (Korean name), a family name, given name, and an element in two-syllable given names Heo, also romanised as Hŏ, a Korean family name Ho (Korean: 호; Hanja: 號); the Korean term for an art name (or "pen name") Hồ (surname), a Vietnamese surname He (surname), or Ho, the romanised transliteration of several Chinese family names Hè (surname), also romanised as Ho.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Yolanda is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Yolanda by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Yolanda Ho

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Yolanda Ho:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Yolanda?
The first name Yolanda originates from Greek. Yolanda is a female given name from Western Europe and North America, derived from the Greek name Iolanthe meaning "Violet" (the flower). In German and Dutch the name is spoken similarly but traditionally spelled Jolanda, and in Italian, Portuguese and Romanian Iolanda. Yolonda is an African-American spelling of the name. Cognates are the Czech and Slovak Jolantha and the Polish Jolanta.
When was Yolanda most popular?
The name Yolanda reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ho?
The surname Ho originates from Vietnamese. Ho people, an ethnic group of India Ho language, a tribal language in India Hani people, or Ho people, an ethnic group in China, Laos and Vietnam Hiri Motu, ISO 639-1 language code ho Ho (Armenian letter), a letter of the Armenian script Ho (Korean name), a family name, given name, and an element in two-syllable given names Heo, also romanised as Hŏ, a Korean family name Ho (Korean: 호; Hanja: 號); the Korean term for an art name (or "pen name") Hồ (surname), a Vietnamese surname He (surname), or Ho, the romanised transliteration of several Chinese family names Hè (surname), also romanised as Ho.
What are the origins of the name Yolanda Ho?
The name Yolanda Ho combines two different traditions: the first name Yolanda has Greek roots, while the surname Ho originates from Vietnamese.
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