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How to Pronounce Paula

Paula (Paula)

Female · Spanish

How to Pronounce Paula

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in Spanish-speaking regions.

Spanish names use consistent phonetics.

Paula means "Small, humble"—a Spanish name with a rich history.

Paula has 2 syllables: POW-lah.

Phonetic Spelling of Paula

The phonetic spelling of Paula is:

POW-lah

Paula Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Paula below.

Origin and Meaning of Paula

Paula is a Spanish name meaning "Small, humble". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, FJ, France, GB, GE, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, Lebanon, LT, LU, LV, Libya, Latvia, Morocco, MD, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, SV, Syria, Spain, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, South Africa. Spanish feminine of Paul

Common Mispronunciations of Paula

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Spanish pronunciation emphasizes POW-lah
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Paula should be pronounced with its original Spanish phonetics

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Paula?
Paula is pronounced POW-lah.
What is the correct pronunciation of Paula?
The correct pronunciation of Paula is POW-lah.
Is Paula a Spanish name?
Yes, Paula is a Spanish name meaning "Small, humble".
732 people like this name