Pavlidis Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Pavlidis (Παυλίδης) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Pavli- comes from the first name Pavlos (Παύλος), the Greek form of Paul, which originates from the Latin name Paulus, meaning “small” or “humble.” The name Pavlos became widespread in Greece through the influence of Saint Paul the Apostle, one of the most important figures in early Christianity. The suffix -idis is a patronymic marker especially common among Greeks from Pontus, Macedonia, and Asia Minor, meaning “son of” or “descendant of.” Consequently, the surname Pavlidis signifies “the son of Pavlos” or “the descendant of Paul.”