Zola (musician)
Zola (/ˈzoʊlə/,[1] French pronunciation: [zɔ.la]) is both a surname and a given name. It 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 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.[3]
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
- Zola (rapper) {born 1999), or Aurélien N'Zuzi Zola, a French rapper
- Zola 7 (born 1977), also known as Bonginkosi Dlamini or Zola, a South African musician
- Zola Jesus (born 1989), stage name of Nika Roza Danilova, American singer
Fictional characters
- Arnim Zola, a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe
- Zola, a character in the Battle Arena Toshinden fighting game series; see List of Battle Arena Toshinden characters
- Zola, a female mercenary and party member in the video game Blue Dragon
- Zola, a villain in the Dick Tracy comic strip; see List of recurring characters in Dick Tracy
- Zola Grey Shepherd, adopted daughter of Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd on the television series Grey's Anatomy
- Aziah "Zola" King, a fictional character from the film Zola (film)
References
- ^ "Zola". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "Zola name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
External links
Media related to Zola (surname) at Wikimedia Commons
See also
- The Zolas, a Canadian rock band
- Zola (disambiguation)
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