Names Doula

Doula

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Doula means "woman who assists during childbirth".
Scripts(How to write)
The original spelling of Doula is written as ‘دولة’ in Arabic, ‘دولا’ in Persian, and ‘Δούλα’ in Greek.
Ντούλα(Greek)
Popularity
Due to its African origin, the name Doula is not a very popular name in the world. It is more commonly used as a term to reference to birthing assistants.

cartoon of the name Doula
Cartoon of Doula

Doula Name meanings & History

Doula has its origin in the African culture. The name Doula means "woman who assists during childbirth". Perhaps originally a short form of Spyridoula, Theodoula or another name ending in doula. This was borne by Doula Mouriki (1934-1991), a Greek art historian and Byzantinologist. Doula is commonly used as a name for girls born in families that are passionate about childbirth and its related aspects. It is also used as a reference to birthing assistants who help new mothers during childbirth.

Zodiac Sign of Doula: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Doula:

D: Domestic,Daddy,Demanding,Determined,Dutiful,Doting

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious

U: Universality,Unity,Utopia,Undermining,Understanding

L: Legal,Languid,Liaison,Lovely,Luscious,Lazy,Lover

A: Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Action

Doula is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Strange name
  • a Urban name

Related Names to Doula

Some names that are similar to Doula are Dula, Doulia, and Doolie.

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