Pavel

The meaning of Pavel is 'small’. It was taken from the Russian family name Paulinus, which is the feminine version of the name Paulo. In Hebrew, the meaning of Paulo is 'being small’ or 'being humble'. Being small or humble refers to a person that is willing to accept their mistakes and are good with self-reflection. This name is also a short form of the name Appolinariya, which is the name of the Greek god Apollo. Apollo was known as the god of prophecy and medicine. He was also in charge of light and day and rode a chariot of fire that would drag the sun across the sky. There are a number of different variations to this name such as Paulo, Paulina, Apollo and Polina.