Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 05, 2024

Zoela

US Popularity Rank: 27308

Origin: African

Meaning: Of Zola; Peaceful, calm; Lump or mound of earth; Of Zoe; Life; Of Ella; Noble; Other; Goddess; Fairy maiden

Zoela is a feminine name that's as unique and magical as your little one. In the African language, Zulu, it shares roots with Zola, meaning "peaceful" or "calm." Zola is also a Latin and Italian name meaning "lump or mound of earth." Another fascinating theory is that Zoela combines the always-cool names, Zoe and Ella. The former means "life" in Greek," while the latter boasts German, Hebrew, and Spanish roots and means "noble," "other," goddess," and "fairy maiden." With Zoela, you're giving baby a name that's like a beautiful patchwork of meanings.

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