Tola
Khmer · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tola
Tola derives from the Hebrew word "tolah," meaning "worm" or "scarlet," and is rooted in biblical terminology where it referred to the crimson dye produced by scale insects.
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Etymology
Tola derives from the Hebrew word "tolah," meaning "worm" or "scarlet," and is rooted in biblical terminology where it referred to the crimson dye produced by scale insects. The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with historical significance in the Bible as the name of several figures, including a judge of Israel and a son of Benjamin.
Tola currently ranks #17,314 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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