What is the origin of the name Paulina?

Paulina is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Paulina?

Paulina is currently ranked #781 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Paulina?

Paulina is pronounced pah-LEE-nah.

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Paulina

pah-LEE-nah

Popularity

#781

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

19,795

Peak Year

#822 in 2002

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Paulina is the feminine form of Paul, derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble".

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Paula Lina

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Paulina Porizkova
Czech-American model, actress and author

Nicknames

Paula Lina

Spelling Variations

Pauline

Similar Names

Antonina Carolina Valentina

Personality Traits

GracefulIntelligentCreativeIndependent

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