Pavel
/P-AA-V-EH-L/
Paul (Slavic form) — Pavel (Russian Павел, from Latin Paulus 'small') is the Russian-Slavic form of Paul. The apostle Paul of Tarsus is honored across Orthodox Christianity. Pavel III of Russia and Pavel Tretyakov (founder of the Tretyakov Gallery) bore the name.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Pavel is a Christian boy name of Russian origin, meaning “Paul (Slavic form) — Pavel (Russian Павел, from Latin Paulus 'small') is the Russian-Slavic form of Paul. The apostle Paul of Tarsus is honored across Orthodox Christianity. Pavel III of Russia and Pavel Tretyakov (founder of the Tretyakov Gallery) bore the name.”.
Pavel is a boy's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Paul (Slavic form) — Pavel (Russian Павел, from Latin Paulus 'small') is the Russian-Slavic form of Paul. The apostle Paul of Tarsus is honored across Orthodox Christianity. Pavel III of Russia and Pavel Tretyakov (founder of the Tretyakov Gallery) bore the name." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Russian, Czech, Slovak, European families, Pavel 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 Pavel
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. Pavel lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Pavel's saint & feast day →What does Pavel'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 Pavel resonates in either tradition.
Pavel'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 Pavel's full reading →
Does Pavel go with your family's names?
Pavel breaks into 5 sounds: /P-AA-V-EH-L/. 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 Pavel 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 Pavel beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Pavel — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Pavel
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Common questions about Pavel
What does the name Pavel mean?
Pavel means "Paul (Slavic form) — Pavel (Russian Павел, from Latin Paulus 'small') is the Russian-Slavic form of Paul. The apostle Paul of Tarsus is honored across Orthodox Christianity. Pavel III of Russia and Pavel Tretyakov (founder of the Tretyakov Gallery) bore the name.." It is a boy name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Pavel a boy or girl name?
Pavel is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Pavel?
Pavel is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Czech, Slovak families.
Is Pavel a Christian name?
Yes. Pavel is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Russian origin.
What does Pavel mean in Russian?
Pavel originates from Russian, where it means "Paul (Slavic form) — Pavel (Russian Павел, from Latin Paulus 'small') is the Russian-Slavic form of Paul. The apostle Paul of Tarsus is honored across Orthodox Christianity. Pavel III of Russia and Pavel Tretyakov (founder of the Tretyakov Gallery) bore the name.."
What are common nicknames for Pavel?
Common short forms of Pavel include Pasha.
What is the numerology of Pavel?
Pavel has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
When is Pavel's feast day?
Pavel's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is June 29.
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