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Paula name meaning
Last Name
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Paula mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Paula
User Submitted Origins
English
30%
Latin
26%
Italian
16%
Hebrew
14%
Mexican
4%
Spanish
3%
Latvian
3%
Roman
3%
German
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 3 people from Virginia, U.S. agree the name Paula is of Spanish origin and means "small, humble".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Paula means "Little and small" and is of English origin.
- 7 submissions from all over the world agree the name Paula means "Small" and is of Latin origin.
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Paula means "Petite, small" and is of Roman origin.
- A user from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Paula is of Roman origin and means "Little, Humble".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Paula is of Latin origin and means "Little one, humble, angelic".
- A user from Kentucky, U.S. says the name Paula is of Hebrew origin and means "Humble".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Paula means "Little".
- A user from Washington, U.S. says the name Paula is of Mexican origin and means "Tiny".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Paula means "Truth and honesty".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Latin Paula, feminine form of Paulus (“Paul”).
- A female given name from Latin.
Paula was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, German, Latin, Latvian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Paula
Notable Persons Named Paula
Paula Patton
Paula Patton is an actress. She was most active from 2004 to present. Paula was given the name Paula Maxine Patton on December 5th, 1975 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Paula Abdul
She has been prominent since 1978. Paula was given the name Paula Julie Abdul on June 19th, 1962 in San Fernando, California, U.S.
Paula Jones
Paula Jones is a civil service and civil servant. Paula was given the name Paula Rosalee Corbin on September 17th, 1966 in Lonoke, Arkansas.
Paula Broadwell
Paula Broadwell is a journalist and officer (armed forces). Paula was given the name Paula Dean Kranz on November 9th, 1972 in Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
Paula Hitler
Paula was born as the child of Alois Hitler and Klara Hitler on January 21st, 1896 in Hafeld in Fischlham municipality, Austria. Paula is also known as Paula Wolff. She breathed her last breath on June 1st, 1960.
Paula Yates
Paula Yates was a television presenter and writer. She was most active from 1980 to 2000. Paula was given the name Paula Elizabeth Yates by her parents Hughie Green and Jess Yates on April 24th, 1959 in Colwyn Bay. She passed away on September 17th, 2000.
- Paula DeenChef
- Paula PrentissActress
- Paula RadcliffeAthlete
- Paula ColeSinger-songwriter
- Paula PoundstoneComedian
- Paula Garcés
- Paula ZahnNewscaster
- Paula CreamerGolf Player
- Paula WagnerFilm Producer
- Paula DeAndaSinger-songwriter
- Paula HawkinsOffice Holder
- Paula KellyActress
- Paula BennettMember of Parliament
- Paula Julia VesalaMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Paula
Notable Persons With the Last Name Paula
Emanuela de Paula
Emanuela was born on April 25th, 1989 in Cabo de Santo Agostinho. Emanuela is also known as de Paula and Emanuela 'Manu'.
Infante Francisco de Paula
He holds the title Infante of Spain and Infante. Infante was born as the child of Charles IV of Spain and Maria Luisa of Parma on March 10th, 1794 in Aranjuez, Spain. He passed away on August 13th, 1865.
Saint Paula
Saint Paula was a saint. She holds the title Patroness of theOrder of Saint Jerome. Saint was born in 347 in Ancient Rome. She died on January 26th, 0404.
Prince Franz de Paula
He holds the title Prince of Liechtenstein. Prince was born as the child of Johann I Joseph, Prince of Liechtenstein, and Landgravine Josepha of Fürstenberg-Weitra on February 25th, 1802 in Vienna. Prince is also known as Franz de Paula Joachim Joseph. He passed away on March 31st, 1887.
Princess Paula
Princess was born as the child of Pedro I of Brazil and Maria Leopoldina of Austria on February 17th, 1823 in Rio de Janeiro. She left this life on January 16th, 1833.
David de Paula
David de Paula is a soccer player for the FK Austria Wien, SCD Durango, Athletic Bilbao, CD Basconia, Athletic Bilbao B, Alicante CF, SD Lemona, SD Ponferradina, CF Palencia, UD Logroñés, and Wolfsberger AC. David was born on May 31st, 1984 in Durango, Spain.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Paula | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 32.05% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 3.97% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.93% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.72% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 60.34% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Paula
People with the last name Paula are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Paula
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