Etymology

Paulina

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Today it means: A pupil or alumna of St Paul's Girls' School, London, England. Full definition →

Latin Paulīna
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  1. Latin · derived fromPaulīna
  2. English todayPaulina

From Latin Paulīna, feminine form of Paulīnus, derivative of Paulus, from paulus (“small”). Name of a third-century saint.

Words from the same roots

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Pauline

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