Paulina
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Paulina
Paulina is the feminine form of the Latin name Paulus, derived from the Latin word "paulus" meaning "small" or "humble." The name has roots in ancient Rome and became associated with early Christian tradition through Saint Paul the Apostle.
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Etymology
Paulina is the feminine form of the Latin name Paulus, derived from the Latin word "paulus" meaning "small" or "humble." The name has roots in ancient Rome and became associated with early Christian tradition through Saint Paul the Apostle.
The name is used primarily in Christian cultures across Europe, Latin America, and Scandinavia, with notable historical bearers including Saint Paulina of Rome and various European nobility; it gained particular prominence in Catholic and Protestant traditions.
Paulina currently ranks #784 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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