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Boy's nameOrigin: LatinName day: 29 June

Pavel

Pavel is the Slavic form of the classic name Paul, widely celebrated through the Apostle Paul. It is deeply established across Central and Eastern Europe, where it remains a timeless staple. The name feels grounded, elegant, and universally recognizable.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Pavel
Czech:
Pavel
Hungarian:
Polish:
Ukrainian:
German:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A traditional Christian name of Latin origin meaning 'little' or 'small'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Pavel je slovanská podoba latinského mena Paulus, ktoré vzniklo z prídavného mena paulus s významom „malý“ alebo „nepatrný“; v slovenčine je jeho základnou domácou podobou Pavol.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

PAVEL

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

14 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
29 June
Slovak Extended CalendarCzech Calendar

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
PaľkoPaľoPavlíkPavelkoPalino
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Pavel
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Pavel! Paľko! Paľo!

Notable figures named Pavel

27

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Pavel Nedvěd
CZ
born 1972Notable Figure

Czech association football player

Pavel Kohout
CZ
born 1928Notable Figure

Czech poet, playwright, exil writer, film director, politic writer and bookwriter (born 1928)

Pavel Kadeřábek
CZ
born 1992Notable Figure

Czech association football player

Pavel Kuka
CZ
born 1968Notable Figure

Czech former association football player

Pavel Srniček
CZ
1968 – 2015Historical Figure

Czech soccer player, soccer representant and soccer coach (1968–2015)

Pavel Landovský
CZ
1936 – 2014Historical Figure

Czech actor, playwright and director (1936–2014)

Pavel Padrnos
CZ
born 1970Notable Figure

Czech cyclist

Pavel Trávniček
CZ
born 1950Notable Figure

Czech actor

Test how Pavel sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Pavel Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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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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