Paula

Paula Meaning & Origin

About Paula
The name Paula is of Latin origin and is derived from the masculine name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." It is a feminine form of Paul and carries similar connotations of modesty, humility, and simplicity. Paula is often associated with individuals who are down-to-earth, kind-hearted, and unpretentious.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Paula are female.

Paula Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.73% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paula in Braille

Here's how to represent Paula in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Paula in braille

How to Spell the Name Paula in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Paula using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Paula in sign language

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