Paul

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Paul is a common masculine given name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Pacifica, and the Middle East.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Paul has its origin from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus, from the Latin adjective meaning "small" or "humble". The name was prevalent throughout the Roman Empire in the Classical Period.

People named Paul[edit | edit source]

There are numerous notable people named Paul, including religious figures, monarchs, musicians, athletes, and others. Some of the most famous include:

In other languages[edit | edit source]

The name Paul has different forms in various languages, including:

See also[edit | edit source]

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