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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".
"Paula works as a nurse at the local hospital."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Paula, feminine form of Paulus (“Paul”).

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

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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