Zolani

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Zolani Pronunciation

Zolani is pronounced zoh-LAH-nee /zoʊˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Xhosa/Zulu, 'be calm; be at peace; be tranquil' (linked to xola, 'to be at peace'); used for both sexes; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Be calm; be at peace: Zolani is Xhosa/Zulu for 'be at peace'. Soft, serene, and warm (said 'zoh-LAH-nee').

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Origin MediumXhosa, Zulu

MeaningFrom Xhosa/Zulu, 'be calm; be at peace; be tranquil' (linked to xola, 'to be at peace'); used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#6140 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 68

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Zolani comes from the Xhosa and Zulu languages of Southern Africa — 'be calm; be at peace; be tranquil' (linked to xola, 'to be at peace, to be reconciled'). A soft, serene name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Zola).

In the U.S. it appears in Southern African families. Rare, be-at-peace at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Zolani means 'be calm; be at peace; be tranquil' in Xhosa and Zulu (linked to xola, 'to be at peace') — a soft, serene Southern African name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'zoh-LAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 65%

Xhosa/Zulu references — zolani — etymology

Variations

ZolaXolaniZolanie

Nicknames

Zola

Themes & Styles

Virtue Zulu Xhosa Southern-african

If you like Zolani…

Zola— a kin Zol- African girls' name

Xola— a fellow Xhosa/Zulu 'peace' name

Xolani— echoes that soft -ni sound

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Siya— another Zulu name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zolani?

Zolani is pronounced zoh-LAH-nee (/zoʊˈlɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Zolani said aloud.

How do you say Zolani?

Zolani is said zoh-LAH-nee (/zoʊˈlɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Zolani said aloud.

What does the name Zolani mean?

Zolani is Xhosa/Zulu for 'be calm; be at peace; be tranquil'.

Is Zolani a boy or girl name?

Zolani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Zolani?

Zolani is a rare name in the U.S.