Given name
Povl
“small”·“a small or humble man”
In Danish use, Povl has a related form in Paul. Interpretations include “small” and “a small or humble man” (Latin). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Meaning & origin
What it means
In Danish use, Povl has a related form in Paul. Interpretations include “small” and “a small or humble man” (Latin). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
In Danish use, Povl has a related form in Paul. An origin associated with Paul is Latin.
Explained through its name family
Povl’s family of names
In Danish usage, Povl shares a linguistic root with the Swedish form Pål. In Danish usage, Povl has a related form in Paul. In Danish usage, Povl has a related form in Poul.
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Around the world
Povl has relatives in 3 languages.
4 related names in 3 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Across languages 2
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
People named Povl
- Povl Bang-JensenDanish diplomat1909–1959
- Povl DissingDanish singer (1938–2022)
- Povl Wøldikeactor1899–1975
- Povl StegmannDanish architect (1888-1944)
- Vilhelm WohlertDanish architect (1920–2007)
- Povl BaumannDanish architect (1878–1963)
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