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Name Origin

Pavel is a Slavic masculine given name, derived from the Latin 'Paulus', meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It is popular in Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia and other Slavic countries.

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Famous People

Pavel Cherenkov (1904-1990)

Physicist

  • Nobel Prize in Physics (1958) for the discovery of Cherenkov radiation

Pavel Florensky (1882-1937)

Priest, Philosopher, Mathematician, and Engineer

  • Influential figure in Russian religious philosophy

Pavel Bure (1971-)

Ice hockey player

  • NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup Champion (Vancouver Canucks)

Pavel Datsyuk (1978-)

Ice hockey player

  • Stanley Cup Champion (Detroit Red Wings), Olympic gold medalist