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Paolo

Paolo (name) means an Italian male given name, equivalent to the English "Paul.". Example: “Paolo grew up in a small village outside Florence.”

name
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An Italian male given name, equivalent to the English "Paul."
"Paolo grew up in a small village outside Florence."
noun
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An old Italian silver coin, historically used in several Italian states.
"The museum displays a paolo minted in the seventeenth century."

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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Paolo — a doublet of the English name "Paul."

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Paolo” mean?

The word “Paolo” means an Italian male given name, equivalent to the English "Paul.".

How do you use “Paolo” in a sentence?

Here is “Paolo” used in a sentence: “Paolo grew up in a small village outside Florence.”

What part of speech is “Paolo”?

Depending on how it is used, “Paolo” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Paolo” come from?

The word “Paolo” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian Paolo — a doublet of the English name "Paul.".

Is “Paolo” a common word?

“Paolo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Paolo” have?

“Paolo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an Italian male given name, equivalent to the English "Paul.".

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