Pavao
Pavao is the Croatian form of the name Paul, renowned worldwide thanks to the Apostle Paul. It carries a distinctive South Slavic melody and Mediterranean charm. It is an inspiring choice for parents seeking an international yet culturally familiar variant of a classic biblical name.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA name of Latin origin meaning 'little' or 'small', figuratively also 'humble'.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Chorvátska podoba mena Pavol pochádza z latinského mena Paulus, odvodeného od prídavného mena paulus vo význame „malý“ alebo „nepatrný“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Pavao is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
PAVAO
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling9 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •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 calendarsVyslovuje sa trojslabične: Pa-va-o.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Pavao
9People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Croatian writer, historian, linguist, cartographer and publisher (1652-1713)
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Pavao Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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