Paavali

Paavali is the Finnish form of Paul, ultimately derived from the Latin family name Paulus, meaning small or humble. The name gained widespread use across Europe through the apostle Paul, the first-century Christian missionary whose letters form a substantial portion of the New Testament. As a Finnish adaptation, Paavali reflects the phonological patterns of the Finnish language, sitting alongside related forms such as Paavo, Pavlo, Pavel, and Paolo found in other European traditions.