Paulla as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Paulla

What is the meaning of the name Paulla ?

The baby name Paulla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PAW-lə,ˈpɔːlə,ˈpɑːlə.

Paulla is Latin in Origin.

Paulla is a modern respelling of Paula, the feminine form of the Latin family name Paulus, meaning “small” or “humble.” Through the prestige of the apostle Paul (Saint Paulus), the name’s feminine forms spread across Christian Europe, aided by figures like Saint Paula of Rome (4th–5th century), a patron of monastic scholarship. While Paula became standard in Romance languages and later in Germanic and Slavic contexts, Paulla with double L appears chiefly in English-speaking countries as a rare alternative spelling.

Usage of the broader Paula/Pauline family rose in the 18th–20th centuries, with mid-20th‑century peaks for Paula in several countries; Paulla has remained uncommon but recognizable. International variants and related forms include Paula (pan‑European), Paola (Italian/Spanish), Paule (French), Pauline (French/English), Paulina (Latin/Slavic/Spanish), Paulette (French diminutive), Pavla and Pavlína (Czech/Slovak), and Paolla (Portuguese/Brazilian variant). The name’s enduring appeal lies in its concise elegance and quietly virtuous meaning.