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Yona is a member of a royal Zora family that resides in a domain outside of Hyrule. During her childhood, she visited Zora's Domain in the Lanayru Great Spring, where she became friends with Sidon.[5] As an adult, she has become Sidon's fiancée, which was arranged by Dorephan.[8]
When Yona would visit Zora's Domain as a child, Sidon was initially scared of her due to his fear of strangers, but Yona was more mature and treated him as a younger brother.[9] One day, while Yona and Sidon were playing with the other Zora children, a sudden Rain came and swept them all down the Zora River.[10] Yona was able to pull Sidon to shore, and she comforted him as the River continued to rise toward them.[11] Eventually, the pair were rescued by Sidon's older sister, Mipha, who Yona came to admire.[12]
Nomenclature
Following the pattern of Zora characters in Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and Tears of the Kingdom being named after musical concepts, Yona's name is derived from the yo-na-nuki Japanese pentatonic scale. Prior to the western solfège being taught in Japan, the seven-note scale was taught in the Meiji era using Japanese numeral names, as hi fu mi yo i mu na.[13] Thus, yo-na-nuki onkai (ヨナ抜き音階) means "scale omitting the fourth and seventh tones" (in the do-re-mi solfège, fa and ti). The Japanese names of Yona's attendants, Chroma and Khira, also reference this way of counting notes: Chroma is named ヒフミ (Hifumi) (also a female given name, 一二三), and Khira is named イム (Imu). Additionally, Yona's musical theme uses this scale in the same way that Mipha's Theme and Sidon's Theme use the notes they are respectively named after, mi-fa and ti-do.
Yona is also unique in that her name above dialogue boxes displays as "???" until she formally introduces herself. Most characters display their names as soon as Link speaks to them, even if they have not yet introduced themselves.
↑We were able to wash away much of the sludge thanks in large part to the efforts of Lady Yona and the others. Still, I advise you to tread carefully. That dreaded substance is treacherous at best. — Torfeau (Tears of the Kingdom)
A royal Zora from another domain. Known for her kindness, she was Sidon's childhood friend.
When the crisis of the sludge subsided, she and her beloved Sidon finally wed. As queen, she offers Sidon her unwavering support and works tirelessly at his side for the good of the domain. — Character Profiles (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑Ahem, speaking of thanks, Queen Yona mentioned that she would like to gift you a token of gratitude. — Jiahto (Tears of the Kingdom)
A royal Zora from another domain. Known for her kindness, she was Sidon's childhood friend and is now his fiancée.
She began assisting the residents of Zora's Domain in their efforts to combat the sludge as soon as she arrived. A match for Sidon's selfless compassion, she dedicates herself to helping the citizens of the domain. — Character Profiles (Tears of the Kingdom)
It’s here! I’m so thrilled to share that I’m the English voice of Yona in “The Legend of Zelda: #TearsoftheKingdom”.
Honestly, I’m still pinching myself that this is real, and I’m honored to be a part of this legacy. 💚 See you in Hyrule!" — @LaurenAMayfield on Twitter, May 12, 2023 (Archive)
↑Before I knew it, years had passed, and my feelings for Yona became more difficult to quantify. Then, one day... My father informed me that the amazing young woman who had once been like a sister to me was to be my bride. — Learnings of the Zora, Part Four (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑When I was young, I had an irrational fear of strangers. I was particularly bashful around Yona. Paralyzed, even. She was already so mature in manner, and she treated me like a little brother, even though we were not related. — Learnings of the Zora, Part Four (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑I was battered by the water's strong flow, my fins helpless to resist. It was Yona who dragged me to the safety of the shore. The water continued to swell as the shore waned, but Yona was unflappable, sweetly comforting me as I shivered in fear. — Learnings of the Zora, Part Four (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑It was Mipha, my dear sister, who finally showed up to rescue us with other Zora adults in tow. I still remember Yona's face as she gazed up at Mipha in admiration. My face must have looked the same as I gazed at Yona. — Learnings of the Zora, Part Four (Tears of the Kingdom)
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