Paul

/ pawl /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇸🇩 Sudan
Religion
Christianity
First Seen
Trait
Humble

Meaning & Etymology

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Etymology

The name ‘Paul’ originates from the Latin name ‘Paulus’, meaning ‘small’ or ‘humble’.

Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance > Italo-Western > Western > Germanic > West Germanic > English

Cultural context

In Sudan, ‘Paul’ is used among Christian communities and reflects the influence of European and biblical names due to historical missionary activities and cultural exchanges.

Symbolism

The name symbolizes humility and the Christian values of modesty and service.

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Famous People

Paul VI

religion · Italy · b. 1897

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978.

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