Pavel

Pavel Meaning & Origin

About Pavel
The name "Pavel" is of Slavic origin and is derived from the Latin name "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." It is a masculine name that is commonly used in Eastern European countries such as Russia, Czech Republic, and Bulgaria. People named Pavel are often associated with qualities such as modesty, kindness, and a strong sense of responsibility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pavel are male.

Pavel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 24% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 V AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈpævəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pavel in Braille

Here's how to represent Pavel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Pavel in braille

How to Spell the Name Pavel in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Pavel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pavel in sign language

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