Paulus: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“little; small”

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پولس

Paulus

Paulus (پولس, Latin Paulus) is a Christian boy’s name that means “little; small”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Paul.

Paulus at a glance

Meaning: little; small
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: paw-lus
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: P · پ

Meaning of Paulus

In English: little; small
اردو میں معنی: چھوٹا

Origin and history of Paulus

From Latin paulus, meaning 'little'. The Urdu Bible form of Paul, given as a name by Pakistani Christians.

Base wordLatin paulus

How to say and write Paulus

Say it: paw-lus2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Paulus
Urdu: پولس
Original script: Paulus
Other spellings: Polus
Themes: Virtue

Sibling names for Paulus

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Paulus.

Names from the same root as Paulus

Latin paulus

Paulپالlittle; smallBoyLatin

Names like Paulus

Names that sound like Paulus

Paula

Questions about the name Paulus

What does the name Paulus mean?

Paulus means “little; small”. In Urdu: چھوٹا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Paulus a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Paulus is a boy’s name.

Is Paulus a Christian name?

Yes. Paulus is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin paulus, meaning 'little'. The Urdu Bible form of Paul, given as a name by Pakistani Christians.

How do you pronounce Paulus?

Say it “paw-lus”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Paulus in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Paulus is written پولس. In its original script: Paulus.

What are other spellings of Paulus?

Paulus is also spelled Polus.

Is the meaning of Paulus verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.