Zola (name) explained

Zola (^[1] pronounced as /fr/) 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]

People

Notable people with the name include:

Surname

• Arlette Zola, Swiss singer
• Aurélien N'Zuzi Zola (born 1999), French rapper known as Zola (rapper)
• 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 Levitt (1938–2006), American religious leader
• Zola Matumona (born 1981), Congo DR footballer
• Zola Taylor (1938–2007), American singer, member of The Platters

Stage name

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zola . 2023-11-07 . Dictionary.com.
2. Web site: Popular Baby Names . 2023-03-16 . www.ssa.gov . en.