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Paula
PAW-luh
Paula (name) means a feminine given name derived from the Latin "paulus", meaning "small" or "humble". Example: “Paula works as a nurse at the local hospital.”
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A feminine given name derived from the Latin "paulus", meaning "small" or "humble".
"Names are fascinating, aren't they? I love mine. I think my parents had very good taste calling us Peter and Paula and Melinda."
— Ruth Rendell, A Judgement in Stone (1977)
"Paula works as a nurse at the local hospital."
"U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said Wednesday she will extend her temporary restraining blocking his removal until Abrego Garcia's latest deportation challenge in court is resolved."
— Laura Romero and Ely Brown, Judge blocks administration from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia until at least October (2025)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Paula, the feminine form of Paulus (“Paul”).
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What does “Paula” mean?
The word “Paula” means a feminine given name derived from the Latin "paulus", meaning "small" or "humble".
How do you pronounce “Paula”?
“Paula” is pronounced PAW-luh (/ˈpɔːlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Paula” in a sentence?
Here is “Paula” used in a sentence: “Paula works as a nurse at the local hospital.”
What part of speech is “Paula”?
“Paula” is a name.
Is “Paula” a common word?
“Paula” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Paula a common first name in English-speaking countries?
Paula has been used as a given name across English-, Spanish-, and Portuguese-speaking countries for many generations. It derives from the Latin "paulus," meaning small or humble, and is the feminine form of Paul.
What is the male equivalent of the name Paula?
The male equivalent is Paul, from which Paula is directly derived as the feminine form. Both names share the same Latin root, "paulus."
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