BOLA
Bola
Bola is a British surname that is of Nigerian origin, particularly associated with the Yoruba ethnic group. The name 'Bola' is a common name among the Yoruba people and is often given to a child born after several male children or twins, signifying an expectation of wealth or a successor.
The migration of the ethnic group and name Bola from Nigeria to the United Kingdom has resulted in the presence of individuals bearing this surname in British society. The name Bola carries with it a rich cultural heritage, reflecting the diversity of British society and the influence of global migration trends.
Individuals with the surname Bola have made contributions to various fields in British society, including academia, business, arts, and sports. The diversity and multiculturalism represented by the surname Bola exemplify the rich tapestry of identities within the British population.
There are approximately 525 people named Bola in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Bola.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ade
- Balbir
- Davinder
- Dilbag
- Harbinder
- Harjeet
- Jaspal
- Kirpal
- Kuldeep
- Kuldip
- Ola
- Parminder
- Rajinder
- Ravinder
- Remi
Female
- Adenike
- Baljit
- Gurpreet
- Kamaljit
- Kiran
- Kulvinder
- Manjit
- Puneet
- Sukhvinder
- Surinder
Similar and related surnames
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