Girl name
Paula name meaning
“small, little”
Paula is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning small or little. It is the feminine form of Paulus, from the Latin word paulus, meaning small. Its relationship with Paulus connects the feminine and masculine names through the same source word and meaning.
What does Paula mean?
Small, little
In Indonesian: kecil, mungil
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Paula
The feminine of Latin Paulus, from paulus, meaning 'small'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Paula
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Paula, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Paula: small, little
- Narek: from Narek
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
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Meaning of each word
- Paula: small, little
- Stevani: crown or wreath of honor
- Abigail: my father is joy
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Paula Tiffani
Meaning of each word
- Paula: small, little
- Tiffani: manifestation or revelation of God
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Meaning of each word
- Kristiani: associated with Christ
- Paula: small, little
- Yuhana: God is gracious
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Paula Jessy
Meaning of each word
- Paula: small, little
- Jessy: God beholds; gift
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Meaning of each word
- Paula: small, little
- Yoan: God has shown grace
- Clara: bright, renowned
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How to pronounce Paula
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦲꦸꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮅᮜ |
Is Paula a girl’s name?
Yes, Paula is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Paula ranks #720 among girl names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Paula
Famous people named Paula
- Paula Verhoeven · b. 1987
- Paula Bataona Renyaan · b. 1942
- Paula Rumokoy · b. 1954
- Paula Ayustina
- Paula Bataona Renyaan
- Paula Donata Bhoko · b. 1997
- Paula Fanny Hartono · b. 1966
- Paula Ganda
- Paula Rita · b. 1967
- Paula S Pakage · b. 1983
- Paula Sinjal · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Paula
What is the meaning of Paula?
Paula means small, little. The feminine of Latin Paulus, from paulus, meaning 'small'.
Is Paula a girl’s name?
Yes, Paula is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Paula?
Paula is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Paula have?
Paula has 2 syllables (Pau-la) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Paula?
Paula ranks #720 among girl names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Paula?
Some ideas: Paula Narek Ira; Paula Stevani Abigail; Paula Tiffani.
Famous people named Paula?
Notable people named Paula include Paula Verhoeven, Paula Bataona Renyaan, Paula Rumokoy.
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