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Paavo Nurmi

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Given Name
Paavo
Surname
Nurmi

The Name Paavo

Origin
Finnish
Meaning
Finnish form of Paul, derived from the Latin name meaning small or humble.
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The Nurmi Surname

Origin
Finnish
Meaning
Derived from the Finnish word for 'meadow' or 'field'.
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