Paulina

Paulina is the feminine variant of the Latin name Paulinus as well as its Spanish and Portuguese equivalents, Paulino. Its meaning is 'the small one' or, viewed more freely, 'the younger one.'

What does the name Paulina mean?

The name Paulina derives from Paulinus, a Latin name that in turn comes from the Roman name Paulus. The Latin word 'paulus' means 'small'. Paulina is especially common in German and English-speaking regions. Together with the variants Pauline and Paula, Paulina is not only one of the most sought-after girls' names in Germany but also ranks among the most common female first names worldwide. Other forms of Paulina include Paolina, Pauleen, Pauliina, Paulin, and Pavlina.

Where does the name Paulina come from?

The name Paulina has its roots in Latin and Roman and means 'the small one' or 'the younger one'. The Latin term 'paulus' stands for 'small'. It is widespread in various languages, including Old High German, German, English, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Paulina?

The pronunciation of Paulina is three to four syllables and sounds melodic. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Pau-li-na' [paʊ̯ˈliːna]. The diphthong 'au' gives it a soft sound, while the long 'i' and the open 'a' at the end lend the name a certain breadth and elegance. Paulina conveys a classic yet modern impression - sonorous, feminine, and present.

When is the name day of Paulina?

The name day of Paulina is celebrated on July 9th in memory of Saint Paulina of the Heart of Jesus in her death struggle.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Paulina enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 70th among the most common girls' names. Its best placement was in 2020 at rank 65. Over the last ten years, Paulina has been chosen about 10,400 times, placing it 73rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 74th. Paulina has also gained international popularity, as shown by its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Bauli / Ina / Lilly / Lilo / Lina / Linchen / Lini / Linus / Maulina / Nanni / Palinu / Palli / Panda / Panini / Pau / Pau-Pau / Paui / Paula / Paulana / Paulaner / Paulchen / Paule / Pauley / Pauli / Paulinchen / Paulini / Paulinka / Paulinski / Paulo / Paulson / Paulyte / Paunini / Paupau / Pauschi / Pautschi / Pille-Palle / Pina / Pippa / Plina / Plini / Pola / Polly / Schmaulina

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Famous people

• Maria Paulina Soriano (volleyball player from the Philippines)
• Paulina Biranowska (Polish volleyball player)
• Paulina Bisztyga (Polish poet)
• Paulina Brodd (Swedish television presenter)
• Paulina Brys (volleyball player from Poland)
• Paulina Brzezna (Polish cyclist)
• Paulina Chiziane (author)
• Paulina Gaitan (actress)
• Paulina Galvez (model from Colombia)
• Paulina Garcia (Chilean actress)
• Paulina Goto (Mexican singer)
• Paulina Gretzky (actress from America)
• Paulina Guz (Polish cyclist)
• Paulina Holtz (Polish actress)
• Paulina Lavista (Mexican photographer)
• Paulina Maciuszek (Polish skier)
• Paulina Malulu (model from Namibia)
• Paulina with the lighter (character from 'Struwwelpeter')
• Paulina Mladinic (Chilean model)
• Paulina Olowska (artist)