koula

Koula is a Greek feminine given name commonly used as a diminutive or affectionate form of longer names beginning with Ko-, and it can also appear as an independent name. In Greek naming practice, such short forms are common and often carry the same personal identity as the full form. The exact etymology of Koula is not fixed and it may have developed through traditional naming patterns rather than from a single source meaning.

Koula is found among Greek-speaking populations in Greece and in the Greek diaspora around the world, including communities in Europe, North America, and Australia. As a personal name, it appears in literature, media, and everyday life, reflecting its role as a familiar and culturally resonant choice.

Variations in spelling arise from transliteration from Greek to Latin scripts; in English-language contexts, Koula is the most common rendering. The name may be encountered with different diacritics in other languages, but standard Greek spelling uses the letters Κούλα. In Greek, the name is pronounced roughly "KOOL-ah."