Pavel
Pavel is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Russian and Czech origin, meaning “Small, humble”.
| Meaning | Small, humble |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Russian and Czech |
| Written as | Павел |
| Pronunciation | PAH-vel |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Russia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovakia |
Meaning and origin of Pavel
Pavel is the Russian, Czech, Slovak and Bulgarian form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, meaning small or humble. Its spread comes from Saint Paul the Apostle, whose letters form much of the New Testament. Bearers include Emperor Paul I of Russia and the Czech president Petr Pavel, who uses it as his surname. The Polish equivalent is Pawel.
Is Pavel a Christian name?
Pavel honors the Apostle Paul and is a traditional Orthodox and Catholic Christian name.
How popular is Pavel?
Common in Russia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.
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Spellings and variants of Pavel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pavel mean?
Pavel means 'Small, humble'. It is of Latin, via Russian and Czech origin.
Is Pavel a Christian name?
Pavel honors the Apostle Paul and is a traditional Orthodox and Catholic Christian name.
How do you pronounce Pavel?
Pavel is pronounced PAH-vel.
Is Pavel a boy or girl name?
Pavel is usually a boy name.