Paolo Name Meaning
The name Paolo comes from Italian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Paolo below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Paolo Name Meaning
Italian form of Paulus (see PAUL). Paolo Uccello and Paolo Veronese were both Italian Renaissance painters.
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What does the name Paolo mean?
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Is Paolo a boy or girl name?
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