This is the 5887th most frequent Dutch word.
paul
The Dutch word "paul" does not have a specific standalone meaning in Dutch; it is primarily used as a proper noun (a name).
Here, 'Paul' is used as a proper noun, serving as the name of an individual person.
Paul is een goede vriend van mij.
Paul is a good friend of mine.
In this sentence, 'Paul' is again used as a proper noun referring to a specific person.
Heb je Paul gisteren gezien?
Did you see Paul yesterday?
Here, 'Paul' is part of a possessive construction indicating something attributed to him.