Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

paula

/ˈpɔːlə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.75 in modern English

Syllables: Pau-la
IPA: /ˈpɔːlə/

7

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name from Latin.

Example Sentences

"Names are fascinating, aren't they? I love mine. I think my parents had very good taste calling us Peter and Paula and Melinda."
"U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said Wednesday she will extend her temporary restraining blocking his removal until Abrego Garcia's latest deportation challenge in court is resolved."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Paula, feminine form of Paulus (“Paul”).

Rhymes With

wala chawla eufaula

Questions

How do you pronounce paula?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɔːlə/.
What does paula mean?: A female given name from Latin.
Where does paula come from?: Borrowed from Latin Paula, feminine form of Paulus (“Paul”).

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