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The girl's name Paulina \pa(u)-li-na\ is pronounced pawl-EEN-ah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "small". A feminine diminutive form of Paul in use for nearly 2000 years. The name came into use among English-speaking countries in the 19th century. Pauline is the French form. Pavlina is a Slavic form; Paolina is Italian. Model Paulina Porizkova.

Paulina has 8 variant forms: Paolina, Pauleen, Paulene, Paulina, Pauline, Paulyne, Pavlina and Polline.

For more information, see also the related name Paula.

Baby names that sound like Paulina are Polina, Bellina, Ballona and Billina.

Paulina is a popular female first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Paulina. Click here to compare Paulina with related baby names.

United States Top 1000 rankings for: Paulina
Canada (BC), England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Australia (NSW) Top 100 rankings for: Paulina

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