Paulien

Paulien is a Dutch feminine given name derived from the Latin family name Paulus, meaning small or humble, which itself traces back to the Roman cognomen used to denote someone of slight stature. It functions as a Dutch diminutive form of Paula, the feminine counterpart to Paulus, and shares its roots with the widespread veneration of Saint Paul the Apostle, whose name spread across Europe through Christianity. Related forms include Pauline, Paulina, and Paola.