Pavel
Pavel is a masculine given name common in many Slavic-speaking countries and in diaspora communities. It is the Slavic form of Paul, which derives from the Latin Paulus and is traditionally associated with meanings such as “small” or “humble.” In Christian contexts, the name recalls Saint Paul the Apostle, a foundational figure in early Christianity.
In different languages, Pavel has local forms and variants. Polish uses Paweł, Ukrainian uses Pavlo, and Russian,
Usage and cultural distribution vary, but Pavel is widely used across Russia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia,
Notable individuals named Pavel include athletes such as Pavel Datsyuk, a Russian ice hockey player, and Pavel