Iolanthe - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Iolanthe \i(o)-lan-

is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "violet flower". Yolanda is the more common Spansh form. "Yolanda" was an operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan in 1882.

Iolanthe has 9 variant forms: Iolanda, Iolanta, Iolantha, Jolantha, Jolanthe, Yolantha, Yolanthe, Yolley and Yollie.

For more information, see also related names Jolan and Violet.

Baby names that sound like Iolanthe are Iolande and Eolantha.

Iolanthe is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl name Iolanthe. Compare Iolanthe with its variant forms and related girl names.

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