Pola

Short form of Amapola, Arabic
"poppy"

Pola Origin and Meaning

The name Pola is a girl's name of Arabic, Polish origin meaning "poppy".

Pola is an international name that still bears the femme fatalish air of Polish-born silent screen vamp Pola Negri, whole birth name was Apolonia. Rarely used, she could join sisters Lola and Nola.

Pola Popularity

Famous People Named Pola

  • Pola NegriPolish,American actress
  • Policarpa Salavarrietaknown as "La Pola," Colombian revolutionary
  • Pola KinskiGerman actress and daughter of actor Klaus Kinski

Pola in Pop Culture

  • Pola Debevoisecaracter played by Marilyn Monroe in movie "How to Marry a Millionaire"
  • "Pola's March" 2001 documentary