Paulo
/ˈpau̯.lo/
Paul is translated into Hawaiian as Paulo.
Paulo is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /ˈpau̯.lo/. The stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Paulo entered the Hawaiian language through Portuguese missionaries and sailors, rather than directly from English.
- Many older Hawaiians with the name Paulo might also be known by a 'kainoa', which is a beloved name given by family that differs entirely from their legal name.
- In the 19th century, many Hawaiians adopted the name Paulo to signal a conversion to Christianity, as it was a prominent biblical name.
Examples in context
- E kipa mai ʻo Paule iā kākou.Paul is coming to visit us.
- Ua ʻike ʻia ʻo Paulo i ka hale.Paul was seen at the house.
- E hele ana ka ʻohana o Paulo.Paul's family is going.
Example conversation
Kai and Leilani are talking about a mutual friend.
- KaiAia ʻo Paulo!There is Paulo!
- LeilaniHe aha kāna e hana nei?What is he doing?
- KaiKe helu nei ʻo Paulo i nā iʻa.Paulo is counting the fish.
- LeilaniHe mea hauʻoli kēlā.That is a happy thing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paul” translations and entries Paulo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
