Pavlova Name Meaning & Origin
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The name Pavlova is of Slavic origin, derived from the given name Pavel, which is the Slavic form of Paul. It is a patronymic surname meaning 'daughter of Pavel'. The name gained international recognition through the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova and the dessert named after her, which was created in her honor. The surname is common in Russia and Bulgaria, and the feminine form Pavlova is used in Slavic countries to denote a female descendant of Pavel.
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Russian (Slavic) 74% -
Bulgarian (Bulgarian) 16% -
Australian (Anglo-Australian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Pavlova
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Pavlova
Anna Pavlova was a renowned Russian ballerina considered one of the greatest classical dancers of all time. Pavlova is also the name of a popular meringue-based dessert named after Anna Pavlova, created in the 1920s in Australia and New Zealand.
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Pavlova in the US (SSA Data):
Pavlova Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.