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Zola

From the Xhosa verb root -zola, "to be calm, to settle down".

Meaning and origin

Zola is a Xhosa name built straight from the verb root -zola, meaning to be calm or to settle down, so it carries a sense of a calm, steady nature.

How to pronounce Zola

Xhosa (South Africa)ZOH-lah /ˈzɔla/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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