Paulius is a Lithuanian masculine given name, which is a

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of the name

Paul Paul may refer to: People * Paul (given name), a given name, including a list of people * Paul (surname), a list of people * Paul the Apostle, an apostle who wrote many of the books of the New Testament * Ray Hildebrand, half of the singing duo ...

, from the

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''Paulus'', meaning "

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Retrieved on 22 January 2016. The name may refer to: * Paulius Andrijauskas (born 1984), Lithuanian swimmer * Paulius Antanas Baltakis (1925–2019), Lithuanian Roman Catholic prelate *

Paulius Dambrauskas Paulius Dambrauskas (born 16 December 1991) is a Lithuanian basketball player who last played for Astoria Bydgoszcz of the Polish Basketball League. Professional career In 2010, Dambrauskas signed a long-term contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas. I ...

(born 1991), Lithuanian basketball player * Paulius Galaunė (1890–1988), Lithuanian art historian and artist * Paulius Golubickas (born 1999), Lithuanian footballer * Paulius Grybauskas (born 1984), Lithuanian footballer *

Paulius Ivanauskas Paulius Ivanauskas (born 24 April 1987) is a Lithuanian former professional basketball player. He played at the point guard position. Professional career A native of Prienai Prienai () is a city in Lithuania situated on the Nemunas River, so ...

(born 1996), Lithuanian basketball player * Paulius Jankūnas (born 1984), Lithuanian basketball player *

Paulius Juodis Paulius Juodis (born August 24, 1978 in Klaipėda, Lithuanian SSR, USSR The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. (USSR), commonly known as the Soviet Union, was a List of former transcontinental countries#Since 1700, transcontinental countr ...

(born 1978), Lithuanian basketball coach *

Paulius Jurkus Paulius Jurkus (1916–2004) was a Lithuanian painter. See also *List of Lithuanian painters References *Universal Lithuanian Encyclopedia Universal is the adjective for universe. Universal may also refer to: Companies * NBCUniversal, a m ...

(1916–2004), Lithuanian painter *

Paulius Paknys Paulius Paknys (born 10 May 1984) is a Lithuanian former professional footballer who played as a defender. Honours Inter Baku * Azerbaijan Premier League The Azerbaijan Premier League (), also known as Misli Premyer Liqası for sponsorship r ...

(born 1984), Lithuanian footballer *

Paulius Petrilevičius Paulius Petrilevičius (born 23 March 1991) is a professional Lithuania, Lithuanian basketball player for CS Rapid București (men's basketball), Rapid București of the Liga Națională (men's basketball), Liga Națională. Standing at , he most ...

(born 1991), Lithuanian basketball player *

Paulius Pultinevičius Paulius Pultinevičius (born 2001) is a Lithuanian chess player. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 2019. He is ranked the 4th best player in Lithuania. Career Pultinevičius was the Lithuanian U-14 Junior Champion, and, aged fif ...

(born 2001), Lithuanian chess player *

Paulius Saudargas Paulius Saudargas (born 13 March 1979 in Kaunas) is a physicist and Deputy Speaker of the Seimas (legislature). He has been a Member of the Seimas for the Justiniškės constituency since 2008. Biography In 2001 graduated from the Faculty of ...

(born 1979), Lithuanian physicist and politician *

Paulius Širvys Paulius Širvys (6 September 1920 – 27 March 1979) was a Lithuanian poet. Biography Paulius Širvys was born in Padustėlis village (now in Zarasai District Municipality), but soon moved to Degučiai village. After his parents and brother die ...

(1920–1979), Lithuanian poet *

Paulius Valinskas Paulius Valinskas (born 9 December 1995) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Borac Čačak of the Basketball League of Serbia and the ABA League. He is a tall combo guard. Early career During the 2015–16 season with BC Ža ...

(born 1995), Lithuanian basketball player *

Paulius Viktoravičius Paulius Viktoravičius (born 4 November 1984) is a Lithuanian swimmer, who specialized in sprint and relay freestyle events. He is a multiple-time Lithuanian swimming champion and record holder in both the freestyle and medley relay events. Vikt ...

(born 1984), Lithuanian swimmer *

Paulius Žalys Paulius Žalys (born 24 September 1995) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Kharkivski Sokoly of the Ukrainian Basketball Superleague. Professional career Professional career started in Žalgiris Kaunas. In September 2019, Žaly ...

(born 1995), Lithuanian basketball player

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