Pavlina
Bulgarian · Girl · 3 syllables
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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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