Pawel

Pawel is a given name, the Polish form of Paul. It derives from the Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The proper Polish spelling is Paweł, with the ł digraph; when diacritics are not used, the form Pawel is common in international contexts.

In Polish usage, Paweł is a widely used name in Poland and among Polish communities abroad. The name day for Paweł is June 29, aligned with Saint Paul the Apostle, and name days are observed in Polish culture.

Notable people with the given name Paweł include Paweł Adamowicz, a Polish politician and former mayor of Gdańsk; Paweł Kukiz, a Polish musician and politician; and Paweł Fajdek, a Polish hammer thrower and Olympic champion. Other individuals with the name span fields such as sports, science, and the arts.