Pāvels

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded in 1515. Ultimately from Latin Paulus. Cognate to English Paul.

Proper noun

Pāvels m

  1. A male given name borne by Latvian speakers.
  2. A transliteration of the Russian male given name Па́вел (Pável).

References
  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, ISBN 5-7966-0278-0
  • Population Register of Latvia: There were 6 481 persons named Pāvels in Latvia on May 21st 2010, including Russian speakers.
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