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Zolani

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How to Pronounce Zolani

Pronounced zoh-LAH-nee /zoʊˈlΙ‘.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 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 68

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202420192024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zolani comes from the Xhosa and Zulu languages of Southern Africa β€” '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') β€” a soft, serene Southern African name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'zoh-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 65%
Xhosa/Zulu references β€” zolani β€” etymology

Variations

ZolaXolaniZolanie

Nicknames

Zola

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zolani mean?

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

How do you pronounce Zolani?

It's said zoh-LAH-nee /zoʊˈlΙ‘.ni/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

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.

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