Zola

Girl

Origin: Other · Italian

Pronounced: ZOH-la

Meaning

“Nguni (Zulu and Xhosa) word for 'calm, quiet'; also an Italian surname”

Source

Cultural Notes

In South Africa a Zulu and Xhosa name meaning 'calm'; elsewhere it echoes the Italian surname of Émile Zola

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 2010s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Zola

  • Zola Budd (middle-distance runner)
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