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Origin: Italian

Meaning: Relating to Easter; Passover

Pasqual is a Catalan and Italian name for boys with roots in Latin. Well-known for its lighthearted chime, Pasqual is a variation of Pascal from the Latin Paschalis, which means “relating to Easter.” Look deeper, and you’ll find that this name is a distant ancestor of the Hebrew word pesach, meaning “Passover.” Passover is an ancient Hebrew holiday that commemorates their liberation from Egypt, and Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. They often coincide during spring, so the same Latin word was used for both occasions. Should baby happen to be born near or during this joyful time of year, Pasqual is a fitting choice.