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Paulina
Paulina (name) means a female given name, the feminine form of Paul. Example: “Her grandmother's name was Paulina.”
name
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A female given name, the feminine form of Paul.
"Her grandmother's name was Paulina."
noun
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A student or former student of St Paul's Girls' School in London.
"In fact, gardening was a significant part of the tradition of the Paulinas (the name given to the girls who attended St. Paul's)."
— Robert H. Gillette, Escape to Virginia: From Nazi Germany to Thalhimer’s Farm (2015)
How to use Paulina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female first name, feminine version of Paul.
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Etymology
From Latin Paulina, the feminine form of Paulinus, itself from Paulus ("small").
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What does “Paulina” mean?
The word “Paulina” means a female given name, the feminine form of Paul. In plain terms, a female first name, feminine version of Paul.
How do you use “Paulina” in a sentence?
Here is “Paulina” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother's name was Paulina.”
What part of speech is “Paulina”?
Depending on how it is used, “Paulina” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Paulina” come from?
The word “Paulina” comes from Latin. From Latin Paulina, the feminine form of Paulinus, itself from Paulus ("small").
How many meanings does “Paulina” have?
“Paulina” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name, the feminine form of Paul.
