Italian · Girl name
Paola
“small, humble”
About the name Paola
Paola is the Italian feminine form of Paolo, from the Latin Paulus, meaning small or humble. It honours Saint Paul the Apostle and was also borne by Saint Paula, a Roman noblewoman who helped Saint Jerome translate the Bible and founded convents in Bethlehem. A notable modern bearer is Queen Paola of Belgium, born Paola Ruffo di Calabria into an Italian princely family and married to King Albert. Paula is the form used in Spanish, German and English, and Paolina is an Italian diminutive.
- Meaning
- small, humble
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- pah-OH-lah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Paola
- Paola Maria
- Paola Rose
- Paola Elena
- Paola Anne
- Paola Grace
Questions about Paola
- What does Paola mean?
- Paola is an Italian name meaning "small, humble".
- How do you pronounce Paola?
- Paola is pronounced pah-OH-lah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Paola?
- Variants of Paola include Paula, Pola, Paolina.
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