Pavlina

Pavlina is the Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Slovenian variant of Paulina, a feminine name that traces back to Paul, which is derived from the Roman surname Paulus. The name can be directly translated as 'the little one', 'the tiny one', and 'the younger one'.

What does the name Pavlina mean?

Pavlina is a form of Paulina that is common in Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Slovenia. The name, which traces back to the Roman surname Paulus, translates to 'the little one', 'the tiny one', and 'the younger one'. It has its origins in Latin, derived from the word parvus or paulus, meaning 'small', 'insignificant', 'tiny', and 'humble'. In Slovak and Czech, the spelling Pavlína is used. Other variants include Pauline, Pauliina, Paulita, Paulu, Paulukka, Poula, Paola, Paolina, Pavlinka, and Pavla. The name became known worldwide through the veneration of Saint Apostle Paul, whose feast day is celebrated on June 29.

Where does the name Pavlina come from?

The origin of Pavlina is Latin, with the meaning 'the little one'. The Latin origin is based on the words parvus and paulus, which stand for 'small', 'insignificant', 'tiny', and 'humble'. Pavlina is used in the languages Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovak, Slovenian, and Czech.

How do you pronounce Pavlina?

The pronunciation of the name Pavlina is three syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Pav-li-na' [pavˈliːna], with the prominent v sound at the beginning and the brightly stressed middle syllable standing out. The consonant cluster -vl- gives the name a certain tension and individuality. The open sound at the end with -a provides a warm and harmonious rounding, making Pavlina powerful yet feminine – structured at its core and gentle in its conclusion.

When is the name day of Pavlina?

The name day of Pavlina is celebrated on January 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Pavlina is a common first name. The name currently ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2023 at rank 3,081. Over the past ten years, Pavlina has been chosen as a first name approximately 30 times, placing it 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,562nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Lina / Paja / Pavca / Pavla / Pavli / Pavlik / Pavluschka / Pavlínka

Famous people

• Pavlina Apostolova (Yugoslav opera singer)
• Pavlina Dankova (Czech television presenter)
• Pavlina Evro (long-distance runner from Albania)
• Pavlina Filipova (Bulgarian biathlete)
• Pavlina Jisova (singer from the Czech Republic)
• Pavlina Nemcova (Czech model)
• Pavlina Nola (tennis player from Bulgaria)
• Pavlina Pajk (American writer)
• Pavlina Poriskova (Czech model)
• Pavlina Scasna (football player from the Czech Republic)
• Pavlina Sulcova (Czech cyclist)