Yolanda Laskowski

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Yolanda Laskowski — Greek
178K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Yolanda Laskowski 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 Laskowski: Casey Laskowski, American politician and mortician Chris Laskowski (born 1981), American football player Erwin Laskowski (1914–1983), German Luftwaffe ace Fyodor Fyodorovich Laskovsky (1802–1870), lieutenant general, military engineer and professor Irena Laskowska (1925–2019), Polish actress Ivan Laskovsky (1799–1855), Russian pianist and composer Jacek Laskowski (born 1967), Polish sports commentator John Laskowski (born 1953), American basketball player Karolina Laskowska (born 1992), British fashion designer Kazimierz Laskowski (1899–1961), Polish fencer and military officer Mark Laskowski . 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: Laskowski

Slavic

Casey Laskowski, American politician and mortician Chris Laskowski (born 1981), American football player Erwin Laskowski (1914–1983), German Luftwaffe ace Fyodor Fyodorovich Laskovsky (1802–1870), lieutenant general, military engineer and professor Irena Laskowska (1925–2019), Polish actress Ivan Laskovsky (1799–1855), Russian pianist and composer Jacek Laskowski (born 1967), Polish sports commentator John Laskowski (born 1953), American basketball player Karolina Laskowska (born 1992), British fashion designer Kazimierz Laskowski (1899–1961), Polish fencer and military officer Mark Laskowski .

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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 Laskowski

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 Laskowski:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Laskowski?
The surname Laskowski originates from Slavic. Casey Laskowski, American politician and mortician Chris Laskowski (born 1981), American football player Erwin Laskowski (1914–1983), German Luftwaffe ace Fyodor Fyodorovich Laskovsky (1802–1870), lieutenant general, military engineer and professor Irena Laskowska (1925–2019), Polish actress Ivan Laskovsky (1799–1855), Russian pianist and composer Jacek Laskowski (born 1967), Polish sports commentator John Laskowski (born 1953), American basketball player Karolina Laskowska (born 1992), British fashion designer Kazimierz Laskowski (1899–1961), Polish fencer and military officer Mark Laskowski .
What are the origins of the name Yolanda Laskowski?
The name Yolanda Laskowski combines two different traditions: the first name Yolanda has Greek roots, while the surname Laskowski originates from Slavic.
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