Pola
Pola is a short, soft-sounding name that originated as a Polish pet form of the name Apollonia. Today, it can also stand on its own and feels modern and international. Its etymological meaning is related to the Greek god Apollo, not to the Slovak word for field ("pole").
Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA short name meaning "dedicated to Apollo" that connects to ancient tradition.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Pola je pôvodne poľská skrátená a domácka podoba mena Apolónia. To pochádza z gréckeho mena Apollōnía, odvodeného od mena boha Apolóna, a vykladá sa ako „Apolónova“ alebo „zasvätená Apolónovi“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Pola is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
POLA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spellingLocal unique name
Traditional Slavic environment- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesTest how Pola sounds with your surname
Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.
Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Pola Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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