Jolanthe

Jolanthe is a German and Dutch variant of the Greek name Jolande. Translated, it means 'the violet,' 'the violet blossom,' 'the violet flower,' and sometimes simply 'as beautiful as a flower.'

What does the name Jolanthe mean?

Jolanthe is a German and Dutch variant of the Greek name Jolande. Translated, it means 'the violet,' 'the violet blossom,' 'the violet flower,' and sometimes simply 'as beautiful as a flower.' Originally, the girl's name comes from the Ancient Greek language. It is derived from the words iólē (ἰόλη) for 'violet' or íon (ἴον) for 'violet' and ánthos (ἄνθος) for 'flower,' 'blossom,' 'tip,' 'brightness,' and 'brilliance.' However, the exact origin remains unclear. It is possible that the first name is based on an Old French form of an ancient Germanic name. Its defining components are no longer identifiable today. In the Middle Ages, it was used by numerous European noble families and princely houses. Over the years, the written transmission changed to the name Violante. This name is derived from the Latin adjective viola for 'purple' and 'violet.' It is likely that the name was reinterpreted over the years to the currently common derivation used here. Once a very common girl's name, it has not been frequently given since the comedy 'Krach um Jolanthe' (1930) by August Hinrichs, in which a pig is named Jolanthe. Other various forms depending on the language include Jolanda, Iolanda, Yolanda, Yolande, Jolanta, Iolanta, Yolanta, Iolanthe, Yolanthe, Yolonda, Yolandi, Jolana, and Jolanka. Short forms of the name include Jola, Jole, Joula, Iola, Iole, Yola, and Yole.

Where does the name Jolanthe come from?

Etymology Jolanthe is a feminine first name of Ancient Greek origin with meanings such as 'the violet flower' or 'the violet blossom' and others. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Jolanthe?

Sound & pronunciation of Jolanthe: The name Jolanthe is three syllables and clearly structured. In pronunciation, it is usually 'Jo-lan-the' [joˈlantə] or [joˈlanthe], combining an open onset with a distinctive middle structure. The final '-the' adds a slight softness to the ending. Jolanthe sounds traditional and sonorous - structured, soft, and present.

When is the name day of Jolanthe?

The name day of Jolanthe is June 11 and December 17.

Popularity

Jolanthe is a rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2009 at 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Jolanthe has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,917th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jola / Jolka / Jolla / Jolusia / Lanti

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jolande Sap (Dutch politician)
• Jolante von Courtenay (Queen of Hungary)
• Jolanthe Nolde (wife of Emil Nolde)
• Blessed Yolanda of Vianden (Luxembourg) (Prior of Marienthal Monastery, name day December 17)