Paulien

Paulien is a Dutch variant of the name Pauline, which in turn is a feminine form of the name Paul. It originally derives from the Roman surname Paulus. The literal translation is 'the small,' 'the tiny,' or 'the younger.'

What does the name Paulien mean?

Paulien is a Dutch variation of Pauline, considered the feminine form of the name Paul. The name has its origins in the Roman surname Paulus. Literally translated, it means 'the small,' 'the tiny,' and 'the younger.' The Latin roots are found in the word parvus or paulus, which mean 'small,' 'insignificant,' 'tiny,' and 'modest.' Other variants include Paula, Paule, Pauletta, Paulette, Pauleen, Pauley, Paulett, and Paulana. The name gained worldwide recognition through the veneration of Saint Apostle Paul, whose name day is celebrated on June 29.

Where does the name Paulien come from?

The first name Paulien has Latin roots and means 'the small.' The Latin etymology is parvus or paulus, which means 'small,' 'insignificant,' 'tiny,' and 'modest.' The name is common in Dutch and Flemish languages.

How do you pronounce Paulien?

The pronunciation of Paulien is two to three syllables and features a diphthong. It is pronounced as 'Pau-li-en' [paʊ̯ˈliːən], with the gliding 'au' sound giving the beginning a dynamic quality. The elongated 'i' syllable adds brightness, while the trailing 'n' provides a calm conclusion. This makes Paulien sound lively and harmonious at the same time – flowing in tone and balanced in rhythm.

When is the name day of Paulien?

The name day of Paulien is celebrated on January 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Paulien is a common first name. It currently ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2019 at 1,827th place. Over the last ten years, Paulien has been chosen as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,749th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,030th.

Famous people

• Paulien van Dooremalen (Dutch badminton player)