Paula
paw-luh
Popularity
#753
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
281,450
Peak Year
#10,178 in 1963
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Feminine form of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Paula Abdul
American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress
Paula Deen
American cook and television personality
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