Zola (name)

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Zola ( /ˈzlə/ , [1] French pronunciation: [zɔ.la] ) is both a surname and a given name. In Italy, Zola is a common last name. In South Africa, Zola is a Xhosa language name and means "be calm" or "be quiet." A common feminine variation for the name is Nokuzola. The name enjoys widespread popularity in South Africa and is also used in 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. [2]

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Zola also means "love" in the congolease (Congo Brazza) langage "munukuta"

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References

  1. "Zola". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  2. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-16.

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