Paulien

Paulien is a Dutch feminine given name derived from the Latin family name Paulus, meaning small or humble, which itself traces back to a Roman cognomen. It functions as a Dutch diminutive or pet form of Paula, the feminine counterpart of Paulus, and shares its heritage with the widespread veneration of the apostle Paul in Christian tradition. Related forms include Pauline, Paulina, and Paule, found across French, German, and Scandinavian naming traditions.