"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth."
Christian Name · African/Italian Origin
Zola Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Zola
girl
Zola means "Earth; Quiet; Tranquil", a girl's name of African/Italian origin. The name Zola does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Zola is still and knows — quiet confidence as strength, God exalted in the earth, the tranquil soul who understands by ceasing to strive.
Is Zola in the Bible?
No — the name Zola does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Earth; Quiet; Tranquil", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Zola.
Pronunciation:/ZOH-luh/
OriginAfrican/Italian
MeaningEarth; Quiet; Tranquil
What does Zola mean?
Zola is a girl name of African/Italian origin meaning "Earth; Quiet; Tranquil". Zola is the quiet earth — the tranquil spirit at rest in God. 'Be still, and know that I am God.' Zola embodies the stillness that opens into divine knowledge.
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What does Zola mean in the Bible?
Zola means "Earth; Quiet; Tranquil" and is a name of African/Italian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Zola is the quiet earth — the tranquil spirit at rest in God. 'Be still, and know that I am God.' Zola embodies the stillness that opens into divine knowledge.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Zola?
Zola is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Earth; Quiet; Tranquil" — not because Scripture names anyone Zola.
"In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength."
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Which books of the Bible mention Zola?
Zola is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Zola?
Zola is still and knows — quiet confidence as strength, God exalted in the earth, the tranquil soul who understands by ceasing to strive.
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Zola name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Zola does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Earth; Quiet; Tranquil", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Zola.
Zola means "Earth; Quiet; Tranquil." It is an African/Italian name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Earth; Quiet; Tranquil" — runs right through the Bible.
African/Italian. Zola comes into English from African/Italian and carries the sense "Earth; Quiet; Tranquil." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Zola
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Zola?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Zola?
You can read every verse where Zola appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.