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BoyPronounced Russian /ˈpa.vʲɪɫ/; Czech /ˈpa.vɛl/; Belarusian /ˈpa.vʲeɫ/Belarusian language family

Pavel

Russian, Czech, Bulgarian, Slovene, Macedonian and Belarusian form of Paul.

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Pavel is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Russian /ˈpa.vʲɪɫ/; Czech /ˈpa.vɛl/; Belarusian /ˈpa.vʲeɫ/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationRussian /ˈpa.vʲɪɫ/; Czech /ˈpa.vɛl/; Belarusian /ˈpa.vʲeɫ/
Language familyBelarusian

Meaning and history

Russian, Czech, Bulgarian, Slovene, Macedonian and Belarusian form of Paul.

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Usage: russian, czech, bulgarian, slovene, macedonian, belarusian | Russian: Павел

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