Paulinus
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Paulinus
Paulinus derives from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble," rooted in the Latin adjective *paulus*.
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Etymology
Paulinus derives from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble," rooted in the Latin adjective *paulus*. The name was primarily used in Early Christian and Roman contexts, with notable bearers including Saint Paulinus of Nola (353–431 CE), a Christian bishop and poet who exemplified the name's association with Christian virtue and scholarship.
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