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Paulene

Quick answerThe given name 'Paulene' is derived from the Latin name 'Paulina', meaning 'small' or 'humble', and is a feminine form of the name Paul, which is derived from the Latin word 'paulus', meaning 'small'.

English (Rare) · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#19,792
TrendVintage
Peak year1920
Syllables2
OriginEnglish (Rare)
LanguageEnglish (Rare)
CultureEnglish (Rare)
ReligionChristian
Letters7
Numerology11 Chaldean 33
Global rank#429

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Paulene

The given name 'Paulene' is derived from the Latin name 'Paulina', meaning 'small' or 'humble', and is a feminine form of the name Paul, which is derived from the Latin word 'paulus', meaning 'small'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Paulene' is derived from the Latin name 'Paulina', meaning 'small' or 'humble', and is a feminine form of the name Paul, which is derived from the Latin word 'paulus', meaning 'small'. The name Paulene has been used in various cultures, including Christianity, and is associated with Saint Paulina, a 4th-century martyr.

Paulene currently ranks #19,792 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.

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