Paavo

The name Paavo is a Finnish and Estonian variant of Paul. It derives from the Latin word paulus, which means "small," and can be interpreted as "the small" or "the younger."

What does the name Paavo mean?

Paavo is the Finnish and Estonian form of the name Paul. Its origin lies in the Latin word paulus, which means "small," and the meaning of the name is often rendered as "the small" or "the younger." In Finland and Estonia, the variants Paavali and Pauli are also common.

Where does the name Paavo come from?

The name Paavo originates from the Roman surname Paulus, which is akin to the German and English form Paul. The Latin term paulus literally means "small." The name is used in both Finnish and Estonian languages.

How do you pronounce Paavo?

The pronunciation of Paavo is two syllables and is characterized by a distinctive vowel doubling. It is pronounced as "Paa-vo" [ˈpaːvo], with the first syllable containing a long A sound. The voiced V adds dynamism to the sound, while the open O harmoniously rounds off the name. Paavo conveys a Nordic, clear feeling – calm, powerful, and independent.

When is the name day of Paavo?

Since Paavo is a variant of Paul or Paulus, the name day is celebrated on January 10, January 25, February 6, June 26, June 29, and October 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Paavo is considered a respected name. Currently, it ranks 2,073rd on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 1,201st. Over the last ten years, the name Paavo has been chosen about 90 times, placing it 2,584th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,451st. Internationally, Paavo shows varying levels of popularity in different countries.

Famous people

• Paavo Airola (Finnish writer)
• Paavo Cajander (Finnish writer)
• Paavo Haavikko (writer from Finland)
• Paavo Heininen (Finnish composer)
• Paavo Jännes (actor from Finland)
• Paavo Järvi (American conductor of Estonian descent)
• Paavo Johannes Heininen (Finnish composer)
• Paavo Johannes Nurmi (long-distance runner from Finland)
• Paavo Korhonen (skier from Finland)
• Paavo Kotila (Finnish long-distance runner)
• Paavo Kuusinen (Finnish cyclist)
• Paavo Lonkila (Finnish skier)
• Paavo Lotjonen (Finnish musician)
• Paavo Lotjönen (cellist with Apocalyptica)
• Paavo Lukkariniemi (Finnish ski jumper)
• Paavo Mam (Finnish ski jumper)
• Paavo Miettinen (Russian fencer)
• Paavo Mustonen (footballer from the Cook Islands)
• Paavo Nurmi (Finnish athlete)
• Paavo Paajanen (Finnish cyclist)