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Paula

American  
[paw-luh] / ˈpɔ lə /

noun

  1. a female given name: derived from Paul.


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Also tapping into print history is Cristea Roberts’s exhibition of a series of works by Paula Rego.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

As Christians prepare to observe Easter, remarks from Paula White — a longtime spiritual adviser to Donald Trump — are drawing sharp criticism, including from within Christian communities.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

In the 1980s, USC twins Pamela and Paula McGee averaged double-double their senior years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

"Now, with the child cruelty register, we are building on that progress, giving safeguarding teams the tools and visibility they need to prevent further abuse," said Paula.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

There, dressed up as kindly old Mother Paula herself, was none other than Kimberly Lou Dixon, the former Miss America runner-up.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen