Jola clan names derive from the Xhosa people of South Africa. These clan names have been in existence for centuries and help preserve Xhosa culture and heritage.
Jola clan names are not simply surnames but rather a naming system which honours the Xhosa ancestors, and which runs across multiple families.
Iziduko Zakwa Jola
Mphankomo,
Jolinkomo,
Phahlo,
Qengeba,
Mthwakazi,
Sabe,
Ndleb’endlovu,
Mzi welanga.
Somarhwarhwa,
Ngwanya,
Somadolo,
Zwelibanzi,
Marholisa,
Nomakhala,
Njuza,
Sthukuthezi,
sithandwa mhla kukubi,
hoshode,
hakaha,
mfaz’ obele ‘nye omabele made,
oncancisa naphesheya komlambo.
Yeyesa,
Chirwa,
Lembethe,
Mgema,
Mfaz’obelelide,
Gcuma,
Ndzabela,
Thole lenkwakha,
Isibhekubhu esibhebhesha sakulo Yokazi.
EsiMpondo zisibhebhelele Ngubholokodl’uphila kuzenzela Mayaba,
Ngubo ayinxitywa,
Mbarha, Bhukhana,
Hobo,
Zwelibanzi,
Zanemvula,
Vambane,
Ithole lomthwakazi,
Mqeke,
Thayithayi kade bemthibela,
Mpumlo engqongqosholo njengengulube,
Ubholokodlela kuphila kuzenzela !
