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Jole

English translation/equivalent: Viola

Origin: Derived from the Greek jon meaning "violet" and Latinized into Iole. One of the Hercules' lovers.

Name Day/Onomastico: celebrated January 17 in memory of Blessed Jolanda the Virgin.

Related Name/Other Italian Forms: Iolanda, Iole, Jolanda, Yole

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