Paolo
/ˈpa.o.lo/noun
An Italian masculine given name, equivalent to Paul.
Did you know?Paolo ultimately comes from Latin *Paulus*, meaning “small” or “humble,” a name that became massively powerful through early Christianity.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Paulus
“A Roman family name meaning “small” or “humble.””
1st Century
Greek
Paulos
“The Greek form used for the apostle Paul in early Christian texts.”
Late Latin
Latin
Paulus
“A personal name spread through Christian usage.”
Medieval Italian
Italian
Paolo
“The Italian form of Paul, used as a masculine given name.”
Modern English
English
Paolo
“An Italian male name, especially recognized in Italian and international contexts.”