What does Shola mean?

ሾላ/ሾላ (Shola area) For example: "Shola market (Shola market)"

Where does the slang word Shola come from?

Shola is a slang term from Ethiopia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia and across Africa.

Shola

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Shola definition 1

ሾላ/ሾላ (Shola area)

"Shola market (Shola market)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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