👧 Paula — Name Meaning & Origin

Paula

“Small; Humble”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginGerman, Spanish
ReligionChristian
Used inGermany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Spain, Andorra, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Equatorial Guinea, Aruba, Curaçao, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Gibraltar
Numerology6 — loving, responsible and family-minded
Letters5 · starts with P
Popularity★★★★☆

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Paula?

Paula means "Small; Humble" (German, Spanish origin).

Is Paula a boy or girl name?

Paula is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Paula from?

Paula is used as a Christian name in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Spain, Andorra, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Equatorial Guinea, Aruba, Curaçao, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Gibraltar.

What is the lucky number for Paula?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Paula adds up to 6, linked with being loving, responsible and family-minded.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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