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Paul
Small, humble
Origin
Latin
Used in
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Origin and meaning of Paul
Paul comes from the Latin Paulus, 'small, humble' — its spiritual grandeur springing from the apostle Paul, tireless spreader of Christianity. Despite the modest meaning, it is a name of enormous historical and cultural prestige. It is very widespread in the English-speaking countries, Germany and France. In Italian it is Paolo, in Spanish Pablo, in Russian Pavel. Borne by exceptional artists and scientists, it evokes humility, depth of thought and universal calling.
Variants around the world
How Paul sounds in other languages.
PaoloPabloPauloPavel
Famous people
- San Paolo Apostolo— saint
- Paul Cézanne— painter
- Paul Dirac— physicist
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paul mean?
The name Paul means Small, humble.
What is the origin of the name Paul?
Origin of Paul: Latin.
What are the international variants of the name Paul?
International variants of Paul: Paolo, Pablo, Paulo, and Pavel.