Paola

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.

Origin/Usage
Italian, Latin
Pronunciation
POW-lah, pah-O-lah
Meaning
Tiny, petite

Similar names

Paoletta Paolina