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Zoli

Quick answerZoli is a diminutive form of the name Zoltan, which derives from the Turkic word "soltan" (sultan), meaning "ruler" or "sovereign." The name has Hungarian linguistic roots and was popularized in Hungary during the medieval period.

Turkic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,925
TrendVintage
Peak year2011
Syllables2
OriginTurkic
LanguageHungarian
CultureHungarian
Letters4
Numerology8 Chaldean 9
Global rank#11,925

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zoli

Zoli is a diminutive form of the name Zoltan, which derives from the Turkic word "soltan" (sultan), meaning "ruler" or "sovereign." The name has Hungarian linguistic roots and was popularized in Hungary during the medieval period.

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Etymology

Zoli is a diminutive form of the name Zoltan, which derives from the Turkic word "soltan" (sultan), meaning "ruler" or "sovereign." The name has Hungarian linguistic roots and was popularized in Hungary during the medieval period.

Zoli is primarily used in Hungarian culture and among Hungarian-speaking communities, with no specific religious association, though it has been borne by notable figures in Hungarian history and sports. The name carries no particular religious significance but remains distinctly Central European in its cultural context.

Zoli currently ranks #11,925 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.

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