Paweł
Paweł is the traditional Polish form of the name Paul, celebrated worldwide through the Apostle Paul. It carries a unique Slavic charm and a rich cultural heritage. An appealing option for families with Polish ties or those who appreciate an authentic, characterful twist on a classic.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name means 'little' or 'small' and is traditionally associated with modesty.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Poľská podoba mena latinského pôvodu Paulus, utvoreného z latinského prídavného mena paulus vo význame „malý“ alebo „nepatrný“. Meno sa rozšírilo najmä prostredníctvom novozákonného apoštola Pavla.
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PAWEL
Requires spelling without diacriticsł (1)
Regional Central European form25 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
- •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 calendarsV poľštine sa meno vyslovuje približne ako [paveu̯]; písmeno ł označuje neslabičnú obojpernú hlásku podobnú anglickému [w].
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Paweł
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