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.
Related names
Famous People
Paul VI
religion · Italy · b. 1897
Pope of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978.
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