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Paula

American  
[paw-luh] / ˈpɔ lə /

noun

  1. a female given name: derived from Paul.


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Jackson’s image overhaul, meanwhile, came courtesy of the videos accompanying the album, marked by Paula Abdul’s award-winning choreography and infused by Jackson’s pavement-shaking attitude.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Her mom, Paula James-Martinez, had to explain what a dial tone was.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The closures are part of “intentional structural change” implemented by the company to regain its financial footing, said Chief Financial Officer Paula Dempsey.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The announcement follows a campaign by Tony Hudgell and his adoptive mum Paula, from West Malling in Kent.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

But she was jealous of the emotional remnants that existed between him and Paula, and by the thought that Paula was like him, good like him.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie