PavelПавел
/PAH-vyel/
Pavel is a Russian (from Latin) boy's name pronounced /PAH-vyel/. A gentle and enduring name that signifies humility and being small or modest.
Meaning of Pavel
A gentle and enduring name that signifies humility and being small or modest.
Pavel is the Slavic form of the Latin name Paulus, derived from the adjective 'paulus' meaning small or humble. The name gained significant historical prominence through Saint Paul the Apostle, becoming a staple in Eastern Orthodox and Slavic naming traditions.
- Origin
- Russian (from Latin)
- Pronunciation
- /PAH-vyel/
Cultural background
It is a highly common masculine name across Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic. In these cultures, it is often shortened to affectionate diminutives like Pasha in informal settings.
Variations & nicknames
- Pasha
- Pavlo
- Pavol
- Pavli
- Pashenka
- Pawel
Famous people named Pavel
Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.
Pavel Bure
Professional ice hockey player known as 'The Russian Rocket'.
Sport · 1990s-2000s
Pavel Chekov
A character in the Star Trek media franchise.
Film · 1960s-present
Pavel Durov
Entrepreneur and founder of social media sites VK and Telegram.
Technology · 2000s-present
Pavel Datsyuk
Renowned professional ice hockey center and Olympian.
Sport · 2000s-2010s
Pavel I of Russia
Emperor of Russia from 1796 until his assassination in 1801.
Politics · 18th century
Frequently asked about Pavel
- What does Pavel mean?
- Pavel is a name of Latin origin meaning 'small', 'modest', or 'humble'.
- How do you pronounce Pavel?
- It is typically pronounced PAH-vel, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
- Is Pavel a boy or girl name?
- Pavel is exclusively a masculine (boy) name in Slavic languages.
- What is the nickname for Pavel?
- The most common Russian diminutive or nickname for Pavel is Pasha.
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