Pawe

Pawe is a masculine given name used in some Slavic-speaking communities. It is typically regarded as a variant or short form of Pawel in Polish or Pavel in other Slavic languages, sharing the same etymological origin as Peter. The spelling Pawe can arise from transliteration without diacritics or from stylistic choices in multilingual contexts. While not as common as the standard forms, Pawe appears in various informal or literary contexts and can be found in some naming records.

In usage notes, Pawe is generally recognized as a legitimate given name in registries and personal naming practices, though its frequency varies by country and community. The form may be encountered in diaspora populations or in media and fiction where authors select alternative spellings for stylistic reasons. The name carries no additional meaning beyond its link to the Peter name family, which is derived from the Greek word meaning “rock” or “stone.”

Variations and related names include Pawel, Pavel, and other cognates across European languages. Related given names in different regions reflect the same root, adapted to local orthography and pronunciation. See also: Peter, Paul, Pavel, Pawel, Pável.