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פבל


Meaning of the name פבל

Pavel is a name with deep roots in Slavic and European culture, which became widespread among Eastern European Jews for hundreds of years. The name originates from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," and it is the Slavic version of the name Paul or Paulus. In Jewish-European culture, the name Pavel carries with it a rich tradition of scholars, merchants, and spiritual leaders who left a significant mark on the communities in which they lived. During the Haskalah period and especially in the 19th and 20th centuries, the name Pavel was particularly common among Jews of Russia, Poland, and Ukraine. It often served as a secular name alongside a traditional Hebrew name, reflecting the encounter between traditional Jewish culture and European cultural influence. The name carries a character of simplicity and nobility simultaneously, combining inner modesty with a strong and respected presence. In the modern context, the name Pavel continues to be used among families with Eastern European heritage, and it carries with it a historical memory of different periods in Jewish history. The name expresses a connection to family and cultural tradition, and also represents openness to the wider world. Today, parents who choose the name Pavel seek to preserve the connection to family heritage while maintaining a name with an international and familiar sound.

The name פבל with vowels

פָּבֶל

The name פבל in English

Pavel | Paul | Pavlo

פבל is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name פבל considered international

Yes

Origin of the name פבל from Kabbalah

From a Kabbalistic perspective, the name Pavel carries within it the quality of modesty and humility. The letters Peh-Bet-Lamed represent the transition from Peh (opening) to Bet (understanding) to Lamed (learning), symbolizing a spiritual journey of openness, deep understanding, and wisdom. The name encourages inner contemplation and aspiration for personal growth through modesty and humility.

Gematria value for the name פבל

112

=

80

פ

+

2

ב

+

30

ל

Numerology value for the name פבל

4

=

80

פ

+

2

ב

+

30

ל

=

112

=

1

+

1

+

2

=

4

Famous people named פבל

Pavel Durov - Russian entrepreneur and programmer, founder of Telegram | Pavel Nedvěd - Distinguished Czech football player | Pavel Bauer - Czech writer and poet | Pavel Friedman - Israeli economist and researcher | Pavel Kadochnikov - Respected Russian actor

Names similar to פבל

Total times the name פבל was registered

60 times

Graph of the name פבל

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022