Names Povilas

Povilas

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Lithuanian
Meaning
The name Povilas is a Lithuanian form of the name Paul, which comes from the Roman name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble".
Pronunciation
PO-vee-lus
PO-vyi-lus
Popularity
Povilas is not a very common name outside of Lithuania, and is therefore quite unique. It is not ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States or the United Kingdom, but is more popular in Lithuania.

cartoon of the name Povilas
Cartoon of Povilas

Povilas Name meanings & History

The name Povilas is a Lithuanian form of the name Paul, which comes from the Roman name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble". Lithuanian form of Paulus (see Paul) via its Russian form Pavel. Also compare Paulas and Paulius.Known Lithuanian bearers of this name include the figure skater Povilas Vanagas (b. 1970), the soccer player Povilas Lukšys (b. 1979) and the military officer and statesman Povilas Plechavičius (1890-1973). Povilas is traditionally a name given to boys, and is not often used as a feminine name.

Zodiac Sign of Povilas: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Povilas:

P: Partnership,Political,Particular,Passive,Pensive

O: Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious

V: Versatility,Vexing,Variety,Vivacious

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

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

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

S: Security,Success,Status,Sex,Solidity,Sensuality,Social Standing

Povilas is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Formal name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name