Pavlina
“Small, humble”
Czech Republic origin · Girl name
#17159US 2022
5Births / yr
→Stable
5All-time births
📅 Since 199700
What does Pavlina mean and where does it come from?
Pavlina is a feminine form of the name Pavel, which is the Czech and Slovak variant of Paul. This name is used in several Slavic countries, including Bulgaria where it also appears in various forms. The name suggests a humble or smaller stature—often metaphorically linked to being modest. While it m
Cultural significance
Pavlina has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Czech Republic-speaking communities, where it reflects values of small, humble.
Peak popularity
Reached #16012 in 1997 — currently #17159 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Pavlina?
Pavlina works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Pavlina Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Pavlina Rose
Floral · soft ending
Pavlina Mae
Sweet · timeless
Pavlina Claire
French influence · crisp
Pavlina Jane
Literary · strong
Pavlina Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Pavlina right now?
Stable — currently #17159 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Pavlina
Pavlina is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1997. With 5 total births recorded, Pavlina remains relatively uncommon.
Names that peaked alongside Pavlina in 1997:
Pavlina has only 5 total recorded births since 1997 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Pavlina?
BULGARIAN
Polya
DUTCH
Lien
ENGLISH
Lina
ITALIAN
Lina
What names sound and feel like Pavlina?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Pavlina also consider these
How is Pavlina written in other languages?
Павлина
Macedonian
What are the boy versions of Pavlina?
Paulinus ANCIENT ROMANPaolino ITALIANPaulino PORTUGUESEPaulino SPANISHPal ALBANIANPali ALBANIANPavli ALBANIANPaula ANCIENT ROMANPaulus ANCIENT ROMANBoulos ARABICBulus ARABICBoghos ARMENIANPoghos ARMENIANPaulos BIBLICAL GREEKPaulus BIBLICAL LATINPaul BIBLICALPaol BRETONPavel BULGARIANPau CATALANPaula CATALANPol CATALANPaulu CORSICANPaula CROATIANPavao CROATIANPavica CROATIANPavle CROATIANPavo CROATIANPavel CZECHPavla CZECHPalle DANISHPaul DANISHPaula DANISHPoul DANISHPaul DUTCHPaula DUTCHPauwel DUTCHPaul ENGLISHPaula ENGLISHPauletta ENGLISHPaulie ENGLISHPaĉjo ESPERANTOPaŭlo ESPERANTOPaavo ESTONIANPáll FAROESEPaavali FINNISHPaavo FINNISHPaula FINNISHPauli FINNISHPaul FRENCHPaule FRENCHPaulette FRENCHPaulo GALICIANPavle GEORGIANPaul GERMANPaula GERMANPavlos GREEKPál HUNGARIANPaula HUNGARIANPála ICELANDICPáll ICELANDICPól IRISHPaola ITALIANPaolo ITALIANPāvils LATVIANPaulius LITHUANIANPavel MACEDONIANPavle MACEDONIANPaora MAORIPål NORWEGIANPaul NORWEGIANPaula NORWEGIANPau OCCITANPavelu OLD CHURCH SLAVICPaula POLISHPaweł POLISHPaula PORTUGUESEPaulinha PORTUGUESEPaulinho PORTUGUESEPaulo PORTUGUESEPaul ROMANIANPaula ROMANIANPasha RUSSIANPavel RUSSIANPàula SARDINIANPàulu SARDINIANPàl SCOTTISHPòl SCOTTISHPavle SERBIANPavol SLOVAKPavel SLOVENEPavla SLOVENEPablo SPANISHPaola SPANISHPaula SPANISHPål SWEDISHPaul SWEDISHPaula SWEDISHPavlo UKRAINIAN
Common questions about the name Pavlina
What does the name Pavlina mean?
Pavlina means "Small, humble" — a name rooted in Czech Republic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Pavlina?
Pavlina is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Pavlina?
Pavlina originates from Czech Republic tradition. Czech Republic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Pavlina?
Pavlina pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Czech Republic heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Pavlina a common or rare name?
Pavlina is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
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