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Pavlina

“The given name 'Pavlina' is derived from the Greek name 'Παύλινα' (Paulina), meaning 'small' or 'little', and is a diminutive form of the name Paulina, which is derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'.”

Bulgarian · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#17,170
TrendRising ↑
Peak year1997
Syllables3
OriginBulgarian
LanguageBulgarian
CultureBulgarian, Macedonian, Greek, Slovene, Czech, Slovak
ReligionChristian
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 7
Global rank#33,070

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

About the name Pavlina

The given name 'Pavlina' is derived from the Greek name 'Παύλινα' (Paulina), meaning 'small' or 'little', and is a diminutive form of the name Paulina, which is derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Pavlina' is derived from the Greek name 'Παύλινα' (Paulina), meaning 'small' or 'little', and is a diminutive form of the name Paulina, which is derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'. The name Pavlina is commonly used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Bulgaria and Russia, and has historical connections to the Christian faith, as Saint Paulina was a 4th-century martyr.

Pavlina currently ranks #17,170 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.

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