Paal

Paal is the Norwegian variant of Paul, which has its origin in the ancient Roman name Paulus. The first name can be translated into German as 'the little one', 'the younger one', or 'the tiny one'.

What does the name Paal mean?

Paal is a Norwegian derivation of Paul, which traces back to the Roman surname Paulus. The name means 'the little one', 'the younger one', or 'the tiny one' in German. Its roots come from the Latin terms parvus and paulus, which mean 'small', 'insignificant', 'tiny', and 'humble'. The name gained worldwide recognition through the veneration of Saint Apostle Paul, whose feast day is celebrated on June 29. Other variants include Paale, Pals, Pablo, Poul, Pawel, Paavo, Paolo, Paolino, Pavlos, Pascha, Pavol, and Pavel.

Where does the name Paal come from?

The first name Paal has Latin roots and means 'the younger one'. The Latin terms parvus and paulus mean 'small', 'insignificant', 'tiny', and 'humble'.

How do you pronounce Paal?

Paal is pronounced like 'Paul', with emphasis on the 'a'.

When is the name day of Paal?

The name days for Paal are January 10, February 6, April 13, June 26, June 29, and October 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Paal is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Paal has been given fewer than 10 times, which places it at 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. For the worldwide popularity and distribution of Paal, you can check the rankings in the name charts of various countries.