The baby name Povilas is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced POH-vee-lahs (Lithuanian pronunciation: [ˈpɔvʲɪlɐs]).
Povilas is Lithuanian in Origin.
The baby name Povilas is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced POH-vee-lahs (Lithuanian pronunciation: [ˈpɔvʲɪlɐs]).
Povilas is Lithuanian in Origin.
Povilas is the Lithuanian cognate of Paul, derived from Latin Paulus, “small” or “humble.” It entered Lithuanian naming through Christian liturgy and the cult of St. Paul, taking root after the country’s conversion in the late 14th century. The form coexists with Paulius in modern Lithuanian, with Povilas sounding sturdily traditional while remaining widely recognizable.
The name has been steady in use across centuries - appearing among nobles of the Grand Duchy, clergy, and later civic leaders - and is honored on 29 June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Related forms across languages include Paul (English/French), Pavel (Slavic), Paweł (Polish), Pavlo (Ukrainian), Paolo (Italian), Pablo (Spanish), Paulo (Portuguese), Pál (Hungarian), Pål (Norwegian), and Paavo/Pauli (Finnish). Notable bearers include General Povilas Plechavičius and writer-activist Povilas Višinskis. Overall, Povilas conveys humility, steadfast faith, and Lithuanian heritage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | Boys | 0 | #27 | 484 | 2,166 |
| LT | 0 | #45 | 44 | 949 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #198 | 3 | 1,904 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #324 | 9 | 7,401 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #940 | 12 | 5,873 |
Povilas is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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