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.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA 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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International Traveler Index
How easily Pavel is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
PAVEL
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling14 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.
- •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 calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Pavel
27People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Czech poet, playwright, exil writer, film director, politic writer and bookwriter (born 1928)
Czech soccer player, soccer representant and soccer coach (1968–2015)
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2 + 1 = 3 syllables
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