Shola

Meaning of Shola

Shola is a unisex name of Nigerian origin. It is pronounced as SHOH-lah in Nigerian English (/ʂɔˈlɑ/). This name is suitable for both boys and girls, making it a versatile choice for parents looking for a gender-neutral option. Shola carries with it an air of uniqueness and cultural significance from its Nigerian roots. In terms of popularity, data for the United States shows that in 1989, there were five occurrences of babies named Shola, ranking at number 7906.

Pronunciation

Nigerian English

  • Pronunced as SHOH-lah (/ʂɔˈlɑ/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

Notable People Named Shola

Shola Ameobi - Foluwashola "Shola" Ameobi is a retired Nigerian professional footballer known for his career as a striker.
Shola Maxwell Shoretire is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United.
Sola Allyson-Obaniyi, also known as Shola Allyson or Sola Allyson, is a Nigerian soul, folk, and gospel singer, songwriter, voice coach, counselor, and consultant, known for hit albums like Eji Owuro and popular songs such as "Eji Owuro" and "Obinrin Ni Mi."
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