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Paul

Boy NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

From the Roman family name Paulus, which meant "small" or "humble" in Latin. Paul was an important l

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Paul and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Spirituality
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Leadership
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Integrity
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Intelligence
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Creativity

Famous People Named Paul

Paul (apostle)

Biblical apostle who spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.

CourageResilienceSpiritualityWisdom

Paul J. McAuley

Paul J.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Paul Dukas

Paul Abraham Dukas (; 1 October 1865 – 17 May 1935) was a French composer, critic, scholar and teacher.

CharismaCreativity

Paul Paray

Paul Marie-Adolphe Charles Paray () (24 May 1886 – 10 October 1979) was a French conductor, organist and composer.

CharismaCreativity

Paul Chaudet

Paul Chaudet (born 17 November 1904, in Rivaz – 7 August 1977) was a Swiss politician.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

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Paul's original Hebrew name, sharing a direct historical and religious connection.
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Another influential figure in Christian theology, sharing a similar weight of religious significance and intellectual depth.
Simon
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A common name in biblical narratives, representing faith and a connection to religious tradition.

Paul in Other Languages

AlbanianPal
AlbanianPali
AlbanianPavli
Ancient RomanPaulina
Ancient RomanPaulinus
ArabicBoulos
ArabicBulus
Biblical GreekPaulos

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