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Tola

OriginHebrew or Yoruba
Meaning"scarlet red or wealth"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Tola

The Biblical Tola was a long-ruling judge of Israel renowned for his wisdom and fairness, definitely a positive association.

Tola for girls

Tola is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Polish, it serves as a diminutive for names like Antonina or Victoria. The name also appears in Hebrew (meaning 'worm,' though contextually representing humility), African cultures (with various meanings including 'wealth' in Yoruba), and can be found in Indian naming traditions as well. This multicultural presence gives Tola versatility and cross-cultural appeal. The name's brevity and simple pronunciation make it easily accessible across language barriers. Though uncommon in most Western countries, Tola enjoys recognition in its cultures of origin. The name's compact form and open vowel sounds create a gentle yet distinctive impression, offering simplicity while maintaining uniqueness.

Pronounced TO-luh.

As of October 2026, Tola ranked #6193 in US births in 1981 SSA.

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Famous Tolas

  • TolaBoy

    son of Issachar, grandson of Jacob (1 Chr. 7:1)

  • TolaBoy

    judge of Israel, son of Puah (Judges 10:1)

Tola in pop culture

  • One of the Old Testament judges bore this nameBoy

    which means "crimson, scarlet" in Hebrew (literally "grub, worm," referring to the cochineal insect from which crimson dyes were obtained)

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