Zola (name)
Zola is both a surname and a given name. It is pronounced [ zoh-luh; French zaw-la ].[1] The moniker Zola has its roots in Africa and is derived from the Zulu language. It is a gender-neutral name that conveys the meaning of "peaceful" or "calm".[2] The name enjoys widespread popularity in South Africa and is also embraced by other African nations. Furthermore, Zola is a commonly used name in numerous countries across the globe, including the United States.This name was ranked #990 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]
Notable people with the name include:
Surname
- Arlette Zola, Swiss singer
- Arnim Zola, Marvel comics supervillain
- Calvin Zola (born 1984), Congo DR footballer
- Émile Zola (1840–1902), French novelist
- Gianfranco Zola (born 1966), Italian football player and manager
- Giuseppe Zola (1672 – 1743) Italian painter
- Irving Zola (1935–1994), American activist and writer
Given name
- Zola Budd (born 1966), South African athlete
- Zola Cooper (1904–1954), American cancer researcher
- Zola Davis (born 1975), American football player
- Zola Jesus (born 1989), stage name of Nika Roza Danilova, American singer
- Zola Levitt (1938–2006), American religious leader
- Zola Matumona (born 1981), Congo DR footballer
- Zola Taylor (1938–2007), American singer, member of The Platters
References
- "Definition of Zola | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- "Zola name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
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