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By Clare Green · Jul 2026

Paavo

OriginFinnish variation of Paul
GenderBoy
NB Rank#16197

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Famous Paavos

  • Paavo Nurmi

    Finnish distance runner ("The Flying Finn")

  • Paavo Siljamäki

    member of the band Above & Beyond

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