Voula

The first name Voula is a derived form of the Greek name Paraskeve (Παρασκευή). Translated into German, this name means 'the preparation' or 'Friday,' referring to the day traditionally considered as the preparation day for Shabbat.

What does the name Voula mean?

Voula is a diminutive of the Greek name Paraskeve (Παρασκευή). In German, the name translates to 'the preparation' or 'Friday,' which points to the day of Shabbat preparation. The origins of the name lie in the ancient Greek word paraskeví̱ or paraskeue (παρασκευή), which means 'preparation,' 'preparing,' 'manufacturing,' or 'Friday.' Other forms include Paraskeva, Paraskewa, Paraskevi, Paraschiva, Paraskevoula, Praskovia, Praskoviya, and Praskovya.

Where does the name Voula come from?

The name Voula has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the preparation.' The etymology is based on the ancient Greek term paraskeví̱ or paraskeue (παρασκευή), which stands for 'preparation,' 'preparing,' 'manufacturing,' or 'Friday.' The language of origin is Greek.

How do you pronounce Voula?

Wula

When is the name day of Voula?

The name day of Voula is celebrated on July 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Voula is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. The best ranking the name achieved was 2,159th place in the Canadian name charts in 1980. From 1980 to 2024, Voula was used as a first name in Canada fewer than 10 times, resulting in a rank of 7,407. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given there anymore.

Nicknames & pet names

Vuvou