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Paulinho as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Paulinho

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The baby name Paulinho is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /pawˈliɲu/ (Portuguese); approx. 'pow-LEE-nyoo'.

Paulinho is Portuguese in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Portuguese
Pronunciation: /pawˈliɲu/ (Portuguese); approx. 'pow-LEE-nyoo'

What is the meaning of the name Paulinho ?

The baby name Paulinho is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /pawˈliɲu/ (Portuguese); approx. 'pow-LEE-nyoo'.

Paulinho is Portuguese in Origin.

Paulinho is the Portuguese diminutive of Paulo, from Latin Paulus meaning "small" or "humble." The -inho suffix marks affection or youthfulness. Common in Brazil and Portugal, it functions both as an everyday nickname and, increasingly since the mid-20th century, as a standalone given name. The name carries the Christian legacy of Saint Paul, which helped establish Paulo throughout the Lusophone world.

Usage is lively in sports and music, where many Brazilians adopt Paulinho as stage or football names, reinforcing its friendly, down-to-earth tone. Variants and related forms include Paulo, Paul, the feminine diminutive Paulinha, Italian Paolo, Spanish Pablo and Paulino, Catalan Pau, French Paul, Slavic Pavel, and Galician Pauliño. Meaning nuances stay consistent: a tender "little Paul," evoking humility, warmth, and approachable charm.

Paulinho has the following similar or variant Names

Paulinho – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AO 0 #73 5 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
PT Boys 0 #189 221 7,951
BR Boys 0 #200 1,785 12,213
LU Boys 0 #213 8 4,970
AO Boys 0 #223 20 5,568
PT 0 #236 11 4,161
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
JP Boys 0 #284 14 7,909
BR 0 #296 50 5,969
MU Boys 0 #311 47 8,477
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #459 8 10,523
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
CM Boys 0 #539 12 12,054
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
BO Boys 0 #575 18 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
CL Boys 0 #653 13 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
PE Boys 0 #844 35 14,506
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #910 21 5,610
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
BR Girls 0 #925 17 12,708
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
NG Boys 0 #942 10 16,906
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,027 7 16,355
MA 0 #1,117 12 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,166 13 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,456 16 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Paulinho is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:

AO
AR
BO
BR
BW

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People also ask about Paulinho

Paulinho is predominantly a boy's name.
Paulinho is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /pawˈliɲu/ (Portuguese); approx. 'pow-LEE-nyoo'.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Paulo, Paulino, Paulito, Paolino, Pauliño and Paulão.
Across languages, Paulinho has these equivalents: Paul (English/French), Pablo (Spanish), Paolo (Italian), Pavel (Slavic), Pål (Scandinavian), and 1 more.
Paulinho is a name of Portuguese origin, traditionally used in Portugal. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Portugal and its diaspora communities.