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Meanings

Biblical Baby Names Meaning:

In Biblical Baby Names the meaning of the name Paul is: Small; little.

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Paul is: Little. Biblical apostle and evangelist Paul's letters to early Christians comprise many New Testament books.

French Baby Names Meaning:

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Paul is: Little. Biblical apostle and evangelist Paul's letters to early Christians comprise many New Testament books.

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Paul is: Little; small. Biblical apostle and evangelist Paul's letters to early Christians comprise many New Testament books. Before converting to Christianity at Damascus, Paul had been involved in the brutal persecution of Christians.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Paul is: Small; little.

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