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Girl's nameOrigin: LatinName day: 22 JuneName day in 3 European calendars

Pavla

[ˈpavla]

Pavla is the feminine counterpart to the classic name Paul, originating from the Latin word meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It combines simplicity with quiet grace and deep-seated cultural tradition. A lovely, straightforward name that is easy to pronounce and timelessly appealing.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Pavla
Czech:
Pavla
Hungarian:
Polish:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A feminine name of Latin origin meaning little, small, or humble.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Ženská podoba mena Pavol, ktoré pochádza z latinského mena Paulus, odvodeného od prídavného mena paulus s významom „malý“, „nepatrný“, prenesene „skromný“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Pavla is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

PAVLA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

14 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •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 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
22 JuneOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarCzech Calendar
25 January
Croatian Calendar
29 June
Slovak Extended Calendar
18 November
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈpavla]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
PavliPavličkaPavluškaPavlinka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Pavla
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Pavla! Pavli! Pavluška!

Notable figures named Pavla

12

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

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Person type
Pavla Rybová
CZ
born 1978Notable Figure

Czech Olympic athlete and pole vaulter

Pavla Havlíková
CZ
born 1983Notable Figure

Czech biker and bikecrosser

Pavla Tomicová
CZ
born 1962Notable Figure

Czech actress

Pavla Poznarová
CZ
born 1986Notable Figure

Czech handball player

Pavla Beretová
CZ
born 1983Notable Figure

Czech actress

Pavla Vitázková
CZ
born 1978Notable Figure

Czech actress

Pavla Maternová
CZ
1858 – 1923Historical Figure

Czech teacher, editor, translator, literary critic and politician (1858-1923)

Pavla Moudrá
CZ
1861 – 1940Historical Figure

Czech writer and translator, editor (1861-1940)

Test how Pavla sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Pavla Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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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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