The baby name Pavline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /pævˈliːn/ (pav-LEEN).
Pavline is Slavic in Origin.
The baby name Pavline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /pævˈliːn/ (pav-LEEN).
Pavline is Slavic in Origin.
Pavline is a rare feminine name linked to the Pauline/Paulina/Pavlina family, ultimately from Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." In Slavic and Greek traditions, Pavlina derives from Pavel/Pavlos (Paul); Pavline likely arose as a cross-border spelling that blends the Slavic root Pavl- with the French-influenced -ine ending. It appears sporadically in Balkan and diaspora records as an internationalized alternative to Pavlina.
Usage traces back to Christian naming practice honoring Saint Paul, which popularized Paul/Paula forms across Europe. Related variants include Pauline (French, English), Paulina (pan-European), Pavlina (Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, Greek Pavlina), Pavlína (Czech, Slovak), Paolina (Italian), Paula, Pavla, and, sometimes overlapping in East Slavic, Polina. Diminutives and nicknames include Lina, Pavi, Pavli, and Vina. While Pavline remains uncommon, it carries the same timeless meaning of modesty and "littleness," paired with a sleek, contemporary silhouette.
Pavline is exceptionally rare. Across 1 country, we found just 1 recorded use of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
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