Paola
/ˈpa.o.la/
Paola is the Italian form of the female given name Paola.
Paola is used as a proper noun for a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA transcription is /ˈpa.o.la/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the name Paola is sometimes used as a nickname for Apollonia, as the final part of the longer name sounds nearly identical.
- The name is derived from the Latin name 'Paulus', which means 'small' or 'humble'.
- In Italy, names like Paola are often paired with 'Maria' to create the compound name Maria Paola, a common tradition for honoring both the Virgin Mary and a family ancestor.
Examples in context
- Che cosa ha detto Paola?What did Paola say?This sentence is useful for asking what the person named Paola said.Tatoeba #3475508 by Guybrush88, translation #4472287 by CN
- Sono Paola.I'm Paola.This sentence is useful for stating that you are Paola.Tatoeba #3475677 by Guybrush88, translation #4472288 by CN
- Mi chiamo Paola.My name is Paola.This sentence is useful for stating that your name is Paola.Tatoeba #3475676 by Guybrush88, translation #4472286 by CN
- Ciao, Paola! Hai voglia di prendere un caffè insieme?Hi, Paola! Would you like to have a coffee together?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are at a coffee shop.
- MatteoConosci Paola?Do you know Paola?
- GiuliaSì, è una mia cara amica.Yes, she is a dear friend of mine.
- MatteoPosso chiamarla io?Can I call her?
- GiuliaCerto, chiamala pure.Sure, go ahead and call her.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Paola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Paola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
