Zola

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Zola means "to love" or "peace" in Zulu, a Bantu language spoken mainly in South Africa. It is also a surname of Italian origin, meaning "ball" or "sphere".
Pronunciation
ZO-lə
Zola is pronounced as "ZOH-lah" or "ZOH-luh".
Popularity
Zola is a moderately popular name around the world. According to the Social Security Administration, it is ranked #856 in the United States in 2020. It is also a top 100 name in South Africa.

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Cartoon of Zola

Zola Name meanings & History

Zola means "to love" or "peace" in Zulu, a Bantu language spoken mainly in South Africa. It is also a surname of Italian origin, meaning "ball" or "sphere". Meaning unknown, perhaps an invented name. It has been in occasional use in the English-speaking world since the 19th century. It coincides with an Italian surname, a famous bearer being the French-Italian author Émile Zola (1840-1902). Zola is primarily used as a given name. It can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Zola: Zigzag Pisces

Synonyms of Zola:

Z: Zombie,Zigzag,Zodiac,Zany,Zen

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive

L: Lover,Luscious,Lovely,Legal,Liaison,Lazy,Languid

A: Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Argumentative,Assertive

Zola is:

  • a Class name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Zola include Zola Budd (South African-born British middle-distance and long-distance runner), Zola Taylor (American singer), and Zola Jesus (American singer-songwriter).

2.) Zola (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Italian) ball of earth. Literature: Emile Zola was a nineteenth-century French writer and critic.

Other Forms: Zolah


3.) Zola (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Zola means “quiet”, “peaceful” or “tranquil”. It also has different meanings in different cultures. For instance, in Arabic, Zola means “dignity” or “honor”.


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Cartoon of Zola

Description: The name Zola originated in Italy as a diminutive for the name Zoilo. It later gained popularity across Europe and Africa. The name Zola means “quiet”, “peaceful” or “tranquil”. It also has different meanings in different cultures. For instance, in Arabic, Zola means “dignity” or “honor”. From the Xhosa root -zola meaning "calm". Zola is used as a first name for babies of both genders. It is a unique and stylish name that is perfect for parents looking for something different.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Zola include Zola Budd, a South African Olympic athlete, and Zola Jesus, an American singer and songwriter.

4.) Zola (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: (Italian) piece of earth.

Other Forms: Zoela, Zolah


5.) ZOLA (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Derived from the Italian zolla (a dirt clod, a ball of earth). (ZO-LAH)


6.) Zola (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) earthy

Other Forms: Zolah


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