Pau
/P-AW/
Small, humble. The Catalan form of Paul, from Latin Paulus.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Pau is a Christian boy name of Catalan origin, meaning “Small, humble. The Catalan form of Paul, from Latin Paulus.”.
Pau is a boy's name of Catalan origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Small, humble. The Catalan form of Paul, from Latin Paulus." and belongs to the Virtue cluster — names carrying a shared thread of meaning across cultures.
Common among Catalan, Spanish, European families, Pau carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Pau
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Pau lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Pau's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Pau's saint & feast day →What does Pau's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Pau resonates in either tradition.
Pau's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Pau's full reading →
Does Pau go with your family's names?
Pau breaks into 2 sounds: /P-AW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Pau sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Pau beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Pau — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Pau
If Pau resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Catalan families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Virtue cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Pau
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Common questions about Pau
What does the name Pau mean?
Pau means "Small, humble. The Catalan form of Paul, from Latin Paulus.." It is a boy name of Catalan origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Pau a boy or girl name?
Pau is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Pau?
Pau is of Catalan origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Catalan, Spanish, European families.
Is Pau a Christian name?
Yes. Pau is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Catalan origin.
What does Pau mean in Catalan?
Pau originates from Catalan, where it means "Small, humble. The Catalan form of Paul, from Latin Paulus.."
What are common nicknames for Pau?
Common short forms of Pau include Pauet, Paueta.
What is the numerology of Pau?
Pau has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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