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Pál

Pál is the classic Hungarian form of the Latin name Paulus (Paul). Its short, one-syllable structure gives it a crisp, strong, and confident sound. It proudly reflects Hungarian cultural heritage while remaining part of an enduring, beloved European naming tradition.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Pál
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German:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Pál means “small” or “humble”, corresponding directly to the English Paul.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pál je maďarská podoba mena latinského pôvodu Paulus. Latinské osobné meno Paulus súvisí s prídavným menom paulus vo význame „malý“ alebo „nepatrný“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Pál vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

PAL

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

á (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

24 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
25 January
Hungarian Calendar
26 June
Hungarian Calendar
29 June
Hungarian Calendar
30 June
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Vyslovuje sa približne [pál]; maďarské á označuje dlhú samohlásku.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 1
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Pál
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Pála
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Pálovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Pála
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Pál!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Pálovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Pálom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
PaliPalinkoPalko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Pál
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Pál! Pali! Palko!

Notable figures named Pál

29

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Pál Erdős
HU
1913 – 1996Historical Figure

Hungarian mathematician (1913–1996)

Pál Schmitt
HU
born 1942Notable Figure

President of Hungary from 2010 to 2012

Pál Teleki
HU
1879 – 1941Historical Figure

Prime Minister of Hungary (1879–1941)

Pal Benko
HU
1928 – 2019Historical Figure

Hungarian-American chess player

Pál Dárdai
HU
born 1976Notable Figure

Hungarian association football player and manager

Pál Turán
HU
1910 – 1976Historical Figure

Hungarian mathematician (1910–1976)

Pál Maléter
HU
1917 – 1958Historical Figure

Hungarian soldier, Minister of Defence (1917-1958)

Pál Kitaibel
HU
1757 – 1817Historical Figure

Hungarian scientist and botanist (1757–1817)

Test how Pál sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Pál Smith

1 + 1 = 2 syllables

85 / 100Very good
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:P.S.without dots:PS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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