Paulita
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Paulita
Paulita is a diminutive form of Paula, derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble," with the suffix "-ita" adding a diminutive quality common in Spanish and Portuguese.
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Etymology
Paulita is a diminutive form of Paula, derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble," with the suffix "-ita" adding a diminutive quality common in Spanish and Portuguese. The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking Catholic communities, particularly in Latin America and Spain, with roots in Christian tradition stemming from Saint Paul the Apostle.
Paulita currently ranks #18,478 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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