The meaning of the name Paul?

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The meaning of the name Paul?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: That's wright, it derives from Latin Paulus or Paullus that it's a diminutive form of 'Paucus' or 'Parvulus', meaning a small person or a kid.
In Italy the male is 'Paolo' with a diminutive form 'Paolino', and the female is 'Paola' with a diminutive form 'Paolina' or 'Paoletta'.