The baby name Yvona is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Common: ih-VOH-nuh (ɪˈvoʊnə); French/Polish: ee-VOH-nah (ivɔna).
Yvona is French in Origin.
The baby name Yvona is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Common: ih-VOH-nuh (ɪˈvoʊnə); French/Polish: ee-VOH-nah (ivɔna).
Yvona is French in Origin.
Yvona is a feminine given name with roots in the Germanic element iv-, meaning "yew." Through the medieval name Ivo it entered French as Yves/Yvon, with the feminine Yvonne; Yvona represents a Central European adaptation. The yew tree, prized for longbows and known for evergreen longevity, lends associations of resilience and vitality.
Usage of Yvona is documented in the 20th century, especially in Czech and Slovak contexts, where it coexists with the more widespread Ivona. Close variants include Yvonne (French, English), Ivona (Polish, Croatian, Serbian), and Yvonna; related diminutives or short forms are Iva, Yvi, and Yva. Cognate or masculine counterparts include Ivo, Yves, and Yvon. The broader name family gained continental prominence from the Middle Ages and saw renewed popularity in the early to mid-20th century across Europe, carried by French cultural influence. Yvona offers a distinctive, international twist while preserving the classic yew-tree meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | 0 | #169 | 17 | 3,154 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #171 | 236 | 5,378 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| IR | 0 | #213 | 17 | 4,221 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #314 | 241 | 8,334 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #363 | 2 | 5,096 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #682 | 9 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
Yvona is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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