Name:
Paola
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Italian, Latin
Meaning:
Paola is an Italian form of Paula. Paula originates in Latin language and means "tiny, petite". It is a feminine form of Paul, ultimately derived from Paulus. In French it is used as a surname as well. It was also the name of a saint, Saint Paula was a follower of Saint Jerome.
Pronunciation:
POW-lah/pah-O-lah
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Paoletta
Paolina
Famous Paola:
Paola Bilbrough : writer
Paola Righetti : model
Paola Suarez : tennis player