Jolanka

Jolanka is a Slovenian first name, while the Hungarian variant Jolánka is a diminutive form of Jolana. The name was created by the writer András Dugonics.

What does the name Jolanka mean?

The name Jolanka has its roots in both the Slovenian and Hungarian languages. The Hungarian form Jolánka is a variation of Jolana, which is derived from the Hungarian name Jóleán. This is translated as 'good girl' or 'well-behaved girl.' Additionally, Jolanka is also considered a variant of the Greek name Jolanda. In this context, the name means 'the violet,' 'the violet blossom,' or 'the violet flower.' Its origin is Ancient Greek, derived from the elements iólē (ἰόλη) for 'violet' or íon (ἴον) for 'violet' and ánthos (ἄνθος) for 'flower,' 'blossom,' 'tip,' 'brightness,' and 'brilliance.' Other variants include Jolan, Jonka, Yonka, Jolando, Jolane, and Yolana.

Where does the name Jolanka come from?

The first name Jolanka has an Ancient Greek origin and means something like 'good girl' or 'violet flower.'

How do you pronounce Jolanka?

Jo-lan-ka

When is the name day of Jolanka?

The name day for Jolanka is celebrated on October 7.

Popularity

In Germany, Jolanka is a rather rare first name. It has not ranked prominently in German name popularity lists. The best placement Jolanka achieved was in 2009, reaching 1,474th place in Scotland. Between 1974 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times there, earning it 5,642nd place. In the last ten years, no child has been registered under this name.