In the period of the Polish People’s Republic it was hugely popular. Especially in the 1970s, future parents liked to name their daughters this way. Nowadays, this name is almost not given, although many mature women still have it.
Many young parents reach for interesting, traditional nameslooking for inspiration among famous people, in history or family. Perhaps the name Jolanta will also come back into favor. What is worth knowing about it?
Jolanta is of Greek origin. It comes from the combination of the words “ion”, meaning “violet” and “anthos”, meaning “flower”. In Poland it is female name has been used since the 13th century, although initially it took the form Jolenta. This name is a symbol of modesty and delicacy.
It is worth knowing that it has a similar meaning name Wiolettaderived from the Latin word “viola”, which means “violet flower”.
When does Jolanta celebrate her name day? Ladies with this name can celebrate on June 15, June 17, September 15 or December 17. There are many saints and famous people with this name.
Jolenta Helena (ca. 1244-1304), whose liturgical memory falls on June 17, was a Hungarian princess from the Arpad dynasty, duchess of Kalisz and Greater Poland, daughter of King Bela IV of Hungary and Maria Laskarina. She is a blessing of the Catholic Church.
In 1256, she married Prince Bolesław the Pious. In 1279, Bolesław fell ill and died, and Jolenta Helena entered the monastery.
The number of the name Jolanta is 1. People with this energy vibration are individualists and pioneers. They know exactly what they want and are not afraid to reach for it. Numerological Ones They like to draw attention to themselves, so they may be perceived as slightly egoistic.
They can also be a bit extravagant and not very practical in their approach to life. However, they are very active and energetic, so they are perfect for professions that require dynamics, willpower and focus. Jolanta can successfully become an athlete, rescuer or manager. He has leadership skills.
Jolanta is also empathetic and approaches other people’s problems with great sensitivity. She is an amazing wife and mother, although she must be allowed to pursue her own visions of family. Otherwise she may become harsh. Numerological Ones should be the head of the family.
In the first half of 2025, the name Jolanta was given to only 2 girls, according to information published on the website Dane.gov.pl.
In turn, in the PESEL register (as of January 22, 2025), Jolanta appears as many as 235,383 times. As you can see, there is a huge gap between the popularity of this name in the past and now. Perhaps in time this wonderful name will come back into favor.
