What origin is the name Pål?

Pål comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Pål?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Pål — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Pål

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pål

Pål

Boy

Scandinavian

1 syllable

Pål is a Scandinavian boy's name meaning "A Scandinavian form of Paul, meaning small or humble.".

The meaning of Pål is "A Scandinavian form of Paul, meaning small or humble." — a boy name of Scandinavian origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Scandinavian form of Paul, meaning small or humble.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Pål

What does Pål mean?

Pål is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning "A Scandinavian form of Paul, meaning small or humble.".

How popular is Pål?

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Sister names that go with Pål

Mia Elsa Freya Ingrid Greta Liv

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Pål.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Names with a similar meaning to Pål

Pål means "A Scandinavian form of Paul, meaning small or humble." — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)