Pavel
Meaning of Pavel
Pavel is a male name with Russian origin. It is pronounced as PAH-vyel (/ˈpavʲɪl/) in Russian. The name Pavel has variations such as Paolo and Paul. In the United States of America, Pavel has been given to newborn boys for several years, although it hasn't been very popular. In recent years, Pavel has ranked around the 3000-4000 mark in terms of popularity. However, it's worth noting that the popularity of names can fluctuate over time, so this ranking may change in the future. Overall, Pavel is a strong and timeless name with a rich cultural background.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as PAH-vyel (/ˈpavʲɪl/)
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Notable People Named Pavel
| Pavel Vladimirovich Bure, also known as "the Russian Rocket," is a former professional ice hockey player from Russia who played right wing in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, and New York Rangers. |
| Pavel Valerievich Datsyuk, a former professional ice hockey player from Russia, known as the "Magic Man" for his exceptional stickhandling and creativity, played for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL from 2001 to 2016 and was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in 2017. |
| Pavel Jozef Šafárik was a prominent Slovak philologist, poet, literary historian, historian, and ethnographer known for his contributions to Slavic studies. |
| Pavel Alexandrovich Florensky was a Russian Orthodox theologian, priest, philosopher, mathematician, physicist, electrical engineer, inventor, polymath, neomartyr, and folk saint. |
| Pavel Valeryevich Durov is a Russian-born entrepreneur known for founding VK and Telegram Messenger, with a net worth of US$15.1 billion as of September 2022. |
| Pavel Romanovich Popovich was a Soviet cosmonaut. |
| Pavel Yuryevich Gubarev is a Ukrainian-born Russian public figure known for his activities in Donbas in 2014. |
| Pavel Sergeyevich Alexandrov, also known as Paul Alexandroff, was a prominent Soviet mathematician known for his significant contributions to set theory and topology, with the Alexandroff compactification and Alexandrov topology named in his honor. |
| Pavel Vladimirovich Vinogradov is a former cosmonaut and commander of the International Space Station, known for his three spaceflights, seven spacewalks, and record as the oldest person to perform a spacewalk. |
| Pavel Haas was a Czech composer known for his incorporation of folk music and jazz elements into his compositions, and he is remembered for his song cycles and string quartets. |
| Pavel Vladimirovich Klushantsev was a prominent Russian filmmaker and author known for his work during the Soviet Era and was honored as a Meritorious Artist of Russia in 1970. |
| Pavel Mikhaylovich Tretyakov was a prominent Russian businessman, art collector, and philanthropist known for his contributions to the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, while his brother Sergei Tretyakov was also a notable patron of art and philanthropy. |
| Pavel Osipovich Sukhoi was a renowned Soviet aerospace engineer and aircraft designer, celebrated for founding the Sukhoi Design Bureau and creating notable military aircraft like the Sukhoi Su-7, Su-17, and Su-24. |
| Pavel Ivanovich Melnikov was a renowned Russian writer, celebrated for his novels In the Forests and On the Hills, which vividly depict the distinctive life of Transvolga and incorporate its dialects. |
| Pavel Semyonovich Lungin, also known as Pavel Loungine, is a renowned Russian film director and was honored with the title People's Artist of Russia in 2008. |
