Name Iola Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Iola

Iola is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Iola?

Yola is a short variant of the name Yolanda, which is of Greek origin, but also a variant of the Welsh name Iolo.

What does the name Iola mean?

Yola means “violet”, “violet blossom” and “purple flower” (from ancient Greek “iólē/ἰόλη” or “íon/ἴον” = violet + “ánthos/ᾰ̓́νθος” = flower/blossom).

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Variants of the name Iola