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The first recorded usage of a name similar to 'Paul' is "Paulus", a surname used in ancient Rome. The word is the Latin equivalent of the words 'small" and "humble", and became popular in Christian nations due to Saint Paul the Apostle. The Roman Empire was centred around what is present-day Italy, therefore it can be stated that the name 'Paul' originated from modern-day Italy.

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