Boy name
Pascal name meaning
“relating to Easter; paschal”
Pascal means “relating to Easter” or “paschal.” The French name derives from Latin Paschalis, with pascha tracing through Greek and Aramaic to Hebrew Pesah. Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a historical association with Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician, inventor, and philosopher of that name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,356
What does Pascal mean?
Relating to Easter; paschal
In Turkish: Paskalya ile ilgili
Pascal is a historical masculine name associated with a religious festival in the calendar. Pascal is the French form, while Pasquale is its Italian counterpart. The mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal provides a familiar historical example. The pressure unit takes its name from his surname, a separate development from the personal name's original meaning.
Origin of the name Pascal
French Pascal comes from Latin Paschalis, 'relating to Easter.' Its base, pascha, ultimately traces through Greek and Aramaic to Hebrew Pesach, the name of Passover.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Latin, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Pascal in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | P · Pa |
How to pronounce Pascal
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|
Is Pascal a boy’s name?
Yes, Pascal is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Pascal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Pascal
What is the meaning of Pascal?
Pascal means “relating to Easter; paschal”. French Pascal comes from Latin Paschalis, 'relating to Easter.' Its base, pascha, ultimately traces through Greek and Aramaic to Hebrew Pesach, the name of Passover.
Is Pascal a boy’s name?
Yes, Pascal is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Pascal in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Pascal nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Pascal?
Pascal is of European languages and Latin and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Pascal have?
Pascal has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Pascal?
Pascal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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