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Pola

Small, humble; also fields

Origin

LatinSlavic

Used in

pl

Origin and meaning of Pola

Pola is a name of many faces: a short form of Apollonia (linked to the god Apollo) or of Paulina, from the Latin paulus, 'small, humble,' while it also echoes the Polish pole, 'field.' Made famous by the actress Pola Negri, a silent-film diva of Polish origin, it is especially loved in Poland. Short, rhythmic and a little vintage, it has an old-world charm that has come sharply back into fashion.

Variants around the world

How Pola sounds in other languages.

ApolloniaPaulina

Famous people

  • Pola Negriactress

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