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Paweł

Paweł is the traditional Polish form of the name Paul, celebrated worldwide through the Apostle Paul. It carries a unique Slavic charm and a rich cultural heritage. An appealing option for families with Polish ties or those who appreciate an authentic, characterful twist on a classic.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
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Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Paweł
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name means 'little' or 'small' and is traditionally associated with modesty.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Poľská podoba mena latinského pôvodu Paulus, utvoreného z latinského prídavného mena paulus vo význame „malý“ alebo „nepatrný“. Meno sa rozšírilo najmä prostredníctvom novozákonného apoštola Pavla.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

PAWEL

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ł (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

25 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.
  • •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
15 January
Polish Calendar
25 January
Polish Calendar
28 April
Polish Calendar
29 June
Polish Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V poľštine sa meno vyslovuje približne ako [paveu̯]; písmeno ł označuje neslabičnú obojpernú hlásku podobnú anglickému [w].

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
PawełekPawełkoPawełkuPawlik
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Paweł
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Paweł! Pawełko!

Notable figures named Paweł

7

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Paweł Franczak
PL
born 1991Notable Figure

Polish bicycle racer

Paweł Bernas
PL
born 1990Notable Figure

Polish cyclist

Paweł Łukasz Urban
PL
born 1980Notable Figure

Polish analytical chemist

Paweł Sapieha
PL
1860 – 1934Historical Figure

Polish politician (1860-1934)

Paweł Buszman
PL
born 1961Notable Figure

Polish internist and cardiologist

Paweł Kafarski
PL
born 1949Notable Figure

Polish chemist

Paweł Pietrukowicz
PL
born 1978Notable Figure

Polish astronomer and astrophysicist

Test how Paweł sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Paweł Smith

2 + 1 = 3 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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