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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

Czech,
Slovak,
Serbian,
Croatian,
and
Bulgarian
commonly
use
Pavel.
Related
forms
appear
in
other
languages,
such
as
Finnish
Paavo,
Italian
Paolo,
Spanish
Pablo,
and
Portuguese
Paulo,
reflecting
the
broader
international
adoption
of
the
name.
Poland,
Ukraine,
Serbia,
Croatia,
and
Bulgaria,
among
others.
Diminutives
and
affectionate
forms
differ
by
language;
for
example,
Pavlik
or
Pasha
in
Russian,
Pavlík
in
Czech,
and
Pawełek
in
Polish.
Nedvěd,
a
Czech
footballer.
Beyond
sports,
the
name
appears
throughout
Slavic
regions
in
politics,
science,
arts,
and
literature,
reflecting
its
long-standing
cultural
presence
in
the
region.