Paal
Latin · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Paal
Paal is the Scandinavian form of Paul, derived from the Latin name Paulus, which means "small" or "humble" from the Latin adjective paulus.
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Etymology
Paal is the Scandinavian form of Paul, derived from the Latin name Paulus, which means "small" or "humble" from the Latin adjective paulus. The name has roots in the apostle Saint Paul and was historically used throughout Christian cultures, particularly in Norway, Denmark, and other Nordic countries where it remains common.
Paal currently ranks #4,415 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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Sibling name ideas
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