Paolina

Paolina is an Italian pet form of Poula, the feminine variant of the name Paul, which has its origin in the Roman name Paulus. The girl's name translates to 'the little one', 'the tiny one', or 'the younger one'.

What does the name Paolina mean?

Paolina is an Italian diminutive of the name Poula, which is considered the feminine form of Paul, derived from the Roman name Paulus. The name means approximately 'the little one', 'the tiny one', and 'the younger one'. Its roots lie in the Latin language, derived from the terms parvus or paulus, which mean 'small', 'humble', 'tiny', and 'modest'. Other variants include Paula, Paulina, Pauline, Pauliina, Paulita, Paulu, Paulukka, Paola, Pavlina, Pavlinka, and Pavla. The name's popularity is partly due to the veneration of Saint Paul the Apostle, whose feast day is celebrated on June 29.

Where does the name Paolina come from?

The name Paolina has its origin in Latin and means 'the little one'. It is composed of the Latin words parvus and paulus, which stand for 'small', 'humble', 'tiny', and 'modest'. The language from which this name originates is Italian.

How do you pronounce Paolina?

The pronunciation of Paolina is melodic and four syllables long. It is pronounced as 'Pa-o-li-na' [pa.oˈliːna], with the vowel sequence creating a flowing, almost sung rhythm, with the emphasis on the penultimate syllable. The long 'i' gives the name a certain lightness, while the open ending '-a' gently rounds it off. This makes Paolina appear feminine and elegant - melodic, bright, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Paolina?

The name day for Paolina is celebrated on January 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Paolina enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2005 at 882nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 70 times, placing it 3,092nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Paolina ranks 3,147th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lina

Famous people

• Paolina Bonaparte (sister of Napoleon Bonaparte)
• Paolina Racheva (model from Bulgaria)