paul

paul · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name of Latin origin.

  2. 2.

    Saint Paul, an apostle who spread Christianity and wrote many New Testament letters.

Related words

See also: name, peter

Etymology

From Latin Paulus, a Roman family name meaning "small" or "humble." The name became popular in Christianity due to Saint Paul the Apostle (originally Saul of Tarsus), who was one of the most important early Christian missionaries.