How to Pronounce Paul
Paul (Paul)
Male · Germanic
How to Pronounce Paul
This name is commonly found in Germanic-speaking regions.
Germanic names have characteristic sounds.
Paul means "Small, humble"—a Germanic name with a rich history.
Paul has 1 syllable: PAWL.
Common spellings include Pablo, Paolo, Pavel—all pronounced the same as Paul.
Phonetic Spelling of Paul
The phonetic spelling of Paul is:
PAWL
Paul Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Paul below.
Origin and Meaning of Paul
Paul is a Germanic name meaning "Small, humble". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BF, BG, Bahrain, BI, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, FJ, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HT, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, KR, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LI, LT, LU, Libya, Liechtenstein, Morocco, MD, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Nigeria, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Latin Paulus
Common Mispronunciations of Paul
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Germanic pronunciation emphasizes PAWL
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Paul should be pronounced with its original Germanic phonetics
- "Pablo" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Paul
- "Paolo" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Paul
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Paul?
- Paul is pronounced PAWL.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Paul?
- The correct pronunciation of Paul is PAWL.
- Is Paul a Germanic name?
- Yes, Paul is a Germanic name meaning "Small, humble".
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