Pola

Pola is a diminutive of the Polish name Apollonia, which has its origin in the Ancient Greek Apollonios (Ἀπολλώνιος) and is associated with the god Apollo. The translation of the name is "the one dedicated to the god Apollo."

What does the name Pola mean?

Pola is derived as a diminutive of Apollonia, which in turn goes back to Apollonios (Ἀπολλώνιος), which is associated with Apollo. The name translates to "the one dedicated to the god Apollo." Its roots can be found in the Ancient Greek word Apóllon ‎(Απόλλων), which refers to the name of the god Apollo. Furthermore, Pola (Póla) is also regarded as a Nordic variant of Paula, which is ultimately derived from the Roman name Paulus. The meanings are "the small one" and "the younger one." The origin of this meaning lies in the Latin word parvus or paulus, which means "small," "little," "tiny," and "humble." As an independent name, Pola also stands for "field, wide land."

Where does the name Pola come from?

Pola is a feminine name whose roots lie in Ancient Greek and Latin, meaning "the one dedicated to the god Apollo."

How do you pronounce Pola?

The pronunciation of the name Pola is soft and two-syllable. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Po-la" [ˈpoːla], with the first syllable starting with a long O sound that conveys a sense of calm and depth. The second syllable sounds open and friendly. The simple structure of the name gives it a reduced elegance – gentle, clear, and timeless.

When is the name day of Pola?

The name day of Pola is celebrated on February 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Pola enjoys great popularity as a first name. Currently, it ranks 427th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2022, when it reached 389th place. In the last ten years, Pola has been given as a first name about 1,100 times, placing it 494th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 570th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ola / Po / Polama / Polchen / Poli / Polinchen / Polschken / Polska / Polski

Similar first names

Famous people

• Pola Brändle (German artist)
• Pola Gauguin (French painter)
• Pola Gojawiczynska (writer from Poland)
• Pola Illery (actress from Romania)
• Pola Kinski (actress)
• Pola Negri (actress)
• Pola Oloixarac (Argentinian writer)
• Pola Raksa (Russian actress)
• Pola Rapaport (American film director)
• Pola Sieverding (artist from Germany)
• Pola Walter (theater actress from Poland)
• Pola Weiss Alvarez (artist from Mexico)