Paulina

/pɔːˈliːnə/ noun

Definition

A female given name, traditionally meaning 'small' or 'humble,' derived from the Roman family name Paulinus.

Etymology

From Latin 'Paulina,' the feminine form of 'Paulinus,' which derived from the Roman family name 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble.' The name has been used since Roman times.

Kelly Says

Paulina appears as a character in Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale' where she's the loyal friend who stands up to the king—showing how character names can shape a name's literary associations. Many names gain personality from the famous people and characters who bear them.

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