Where does the slang word Hola (7) come from?

Hola (7) is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Hola (7)

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Hola (7) definition 1

“Hello” or an upbeat greeting (“Hola!”).

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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Hola 🇳🇦 Namibia

In Namibia hola can be a greeting (from Spanish 'hola') or an exclamation to pump people up

"Hola, hola Namibia! Maak geraas! (Hey hey Namibia! Make some noise!)"

Holla 🇿🇲 Zambia

Call/shout

"Holla at me (Call me)"

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