Pāvils

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded in 1638. Ultimately from Latin Paulus . Cognate to English Paul.

Proper noun

Pāvils m

  1. Paul (Biblical figure)
  2. A male given name.

References
  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • Population Register of Latvia: There were 238 persons named Pāvils in Latvia on May 21st 2010.
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