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Pasquale

“Easter”

About the name Pasquale

Pasquale is the Italian form of the late Latin Paschalis, meaning relating to Easter, from Pascha, which goes back through Greek and Aramaic to the Hebrew Pesach, Passover. It was traditionally given to boys born around Easter and is especially associated with southern Italy. Saint Paschal Baylon, a Spanish Franciscan lay brother, is patron of eucharistic congresses. Pasquale Paoli led the independent Corsican Republic and wrote its constitution before French conquest. Pascal is the French form and Pascual the Spanish.

Meaning
Easter
Origin
Italian
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
pah-SKWAH-leh(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Pascal
  • Pascual
  • Paschal
  • Pasqual

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Middle names for Pasquale

  • Pasquale Antonio
  • Pasquale Giovanni
  • Pasquale Maria
  • Pasquale Luca
  • Pasquale James

Questions about Pasquale

What does Pasquale mean?
Pasquale is an Italian name meaning "Easter".
How do you pronounce Pasquale?
Pasquale is pronounced pah-SKWAH-leh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Pasquale?
Variants of Pasquale include Pascal, Pascual, Paschal, Pasqual.

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