Indian name meaning
Paul
♂ BoyPaul · 1 syllable
Small; humble
- Origin
- Latin
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| P | a | u | l |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
8 + 1 + 6 + 3 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Paul carries the name number 9.
About the name Paul
Paul is a boy's name of Latin origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Small; humble.”
Spoken aloud it is Paul — 1 syllable. Paul is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paul mean?
Paul means “Small; humble.” It is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Is Paul a boy or a girl name?
Paul is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Paul?
Paul is of Latin origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Paul?
Paul has 1 syllable and is said as Paul.
What is the numerology number of the name Paul?
In the Chaldean system, Paul has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Paul a common name in India?
Paul appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Paul?
For a sister to Paul, families often stay within the same Latin naming tradition — Priscilla, Beatrice, Constance or Grace all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Paul?
Gokul, Atul, Rahul or Nakul share Paul's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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