Paolino

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Paolino is the diminutive of Paolo which means "small" and refers to someone who is humble and meek. It also means "little father" or "son of comfort" and is derived from the Latin name Paulus.
Pronunciation
Pao-LEE-no
pa-o-LEE-no
Popularity
Paolino is not a common name outside of Italy and is most popular in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is not ranked in the top 1000 boys' names in the United States or the United Kingdom.

cartoon of the name Paolino
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Paolino Name meanings & History

Paolino is the diminutive of Paolo which means "small" and refers to someone who is humble and meek. It also means "little father" or "son of comfort" and is derived from the Latin name Paulus. Italian form of Paulinus (see Paulino). Paolino is primarily used in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities around the world. It is a popular name for baby boys born into Catholic families and is often chosen to honor a saint or biblical figure.

Zodiac Sign of Paolino: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Paolino:

P: Partnership,Particular,Passive,Pensive,Political

A: Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious,Assertive,Action,Argumentative

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate,Organized

L: Lazy,Lovely,Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Lover,Languid

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

N: Nice,Neat,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nervous,Nagging

Paolino is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

There are several notable people in Italian history with the name Paolino, including Saint Paolino of Nola who was a bishop and poet, and Paolino Uccello who was a famous Renaissance painter. In modern times, Paolino De Martino is a professional football player who is currently playing for Spezia Calcio.

Related Names to Paolino

Paolo, Paul, Paola (feminine)

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