Pascal

The first name Pascal is the French variant of the Latin name Paschalis, which has its origin in the Jewish Passover festival. Figuratively, the name is often associated with terms like "the Easter one", "the one born at Easter", "born at Passover", "the Easter festival", or "the sacrificial lamb".

What does the name Pascal mean?

Pascal is a French derivation of the Latin name Paschalis, which originates from the Passover festival in Judaism. The name can be metaphorically interpreted as "the Easter one", "the one born at Easter", "born at Passover", "the Easter festival", or "the sacrificial lamb". Early Christians associated the Passover festival, during which sacrificial lambs were slaughtered, with Christ as the sacrificial lamb and the holidays of Good Friday and Easter. The name Pascal has its roots in the Latin word pascha for "the Easter festival", the Ancient Greek páskha (πάσχα) for "the Passover festival", the Old Aramaic pasḥā (פַּסְחָא) for "Easter", as well as the Ancient Hebrew term pésakh or pesaḥ (פֶּסַח) for "the crossing over", "the Passover festival", or "born on Passover day". Primarily, the name is common in Romance language areas, but it has also established itself in Germany. Other variants include Pashalis, Paskal, Pasqual, Pasquale, Pasqualino, Pascoal, Pascual, and Pasko. Feminine forms include Pascale, Pascalle, Pascalia, Pascalina, and Pascaline.

Where does the name Pascal come from?

The origin of the name Pascal is Old Aramaic and Latin, carrying the meaning "the Easter one". The word origins include the Latin pascha for "the Easter festival", the Ancient Greek páskha (πάσχα) for "the Passover festival", the Old Aramaic pasḥā (פַּסְחָא) for "Easter", as well as the Ancient Hebrew term pésakh or pesaḥ (פֶּסַח) for "the crossing over" and "the Passover festival".

How do you pronounce Pascal?

The pronunciation of the name Pascal is clear and structured. In German, it is typically pronounced as "Pas-cal" [pasˈkaːl], with the emphasis on the second syllable with a long "a". The consonant sequence gives the sound stability. Pascal appears modern, self-assured, and shows a strong character.

When is the name day of Pascal?

The name day of Pascal is celebrated on February 11 (in honor of Saint Paschalis), April 16, and May 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Pascal is among the frequently used first names. Currently, it ranks 1,420th among the most popular male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 1999 at 18th place. In the last ten years, Pascal has been given as a first name about 720 times, placing it 685th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 378th.

Nicknames & pet names

Call / Calle / Calli / Kalle / Lalli / Pa-G / Pacca / Paco / Paddy / Pagey / Palle / Palli / Pas / Pascali / Pascaline / Pascalino / Pascalli / Pascarelli / Pasce / Pascha / Paschie / Pasci / Pascii / Pascli / Pasco / Pascusel / Pasgahle / Pasgale / Pasi / Paski / Paso / Pasqualle / Passi / Potsch / Puschi / Pusci / Päsc / Päscl / Pässge / Scal / Scali / Scalle

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