Meaning: Small, humble
Origin: Finnish form of Paul, from Latin paulus
Gender: Boy
Rank in Finland: #75
Total: 9,349
History: Paavo is one of Finland's most historically significant names. Paavo Nurmi, the 'Flying Finn,' won nine Olympic gold medals in the 1920s and is Finland's greatest sporting legend. His statue stands outside Helsinki's Olympic Stadium. Paavo Lipponen served as Prime Minister. In Finland, Paavo means running, diplomacy, and national pride.
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