Origin of the name Paola:
Feminine form of Paolo, the Italian cognate of Paul, which is from the Latin Paulus, a name originating as a Roman surname derived from paulus (small).
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In Mexico this name is pronoounced as three syllables: pa-OH-la
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Italian and Spanish feminine form of Paul, meaning "little".
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Queen Paola of the Belgians, wife of the current king, Albert II
Paola Espinosa, Mexican synchronized diver, bronze medalist with her partner Tatiana Ortiz
Paola Turbay, Columbian television personality and actress
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Global Popularity of the Name Paola
- #62 in Spain
- #350 in United States
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