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Pavly
Pronounced PAV-lee /ΛpΓ¦v.li/Medium
Meaning: A Coptic and Slavic form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, 'small; humble.' Warm and traditional in Coptic Christian and Slavic use.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Pavly carries Paul (Latin Paulus, 'small; humble') into Coptic Christian and Slavic tradition. It reads warm and heritage-rich, rare in the U.S. (said 'PAV-lee').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Coptic and Slavic families. Rare, classic-rooted, and warm.
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What does the name Pavly mean?
Pavly is a Coptic and Slavic form of Paul, from the Latin for 'small; humble.'
How do you pronounce Pavly?
It's said PAV-lee /ΛpΓ¦v.li/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Pavly a boy or girl name?
Pavly is used here as a boy's name.
How popular is Pavly?
Pavly is an extremely rare name in the U.S.