"For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us."
Christian Name · French/Latin Origin
Pascal Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Pascal
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Pascal means "Of the Passover; Easter", a boy's name of French/Latin origin. The name Pascal does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Pascal points to the Passover Lamb — Christ whose blood marks and saves, the ultimate sacrifice that death passes over.
Is Pascal in the Bible?
No — the name Pascal does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Of the Passover; Easter", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Pascal.
Pronunciation:/pas-KAL/
OriginFrench/Latin
MeaningOf the Passover; Easter
What does Pascal mean?
Pascal is a boy name of French/Latin origin meaning "Of the Passover; Easter". Pascal means 'of the Passover' — connecting to the most foundational event in redemptive history. The Passover lamb foreshadowed Christ, 'our Passover, sacrificed for us.' Pascal carries the weight of salvation's story.
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Editor’s reflection
The Easter name — from Hebrew Pesach, through Latin, to a French mathematician's wager.
Pascal traces back further than most people expect. The Latin paschalis, 'relating to Easter,' comes from the Greek pascha, which is itself a transliteration of the Aramaic and Hebrew Pesach — Passover. So a modern French name carries the word of Exodus 12 inside it, and the KJV uses the same link in 1 Corinthians 5:7: 'Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.'
The name was given in medieval Europe to children born at Easter, which is how it spread through France, Italy (Pasquale) and Spain (Pascual). Its best-known bearer is Blaise Pascal, the seventeenth-century mathematician and Christian apologist whose Pensées produced both the famous 'wager' and the line about the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob rather than of the philosophers.
Pascal is not a name in Scripture, but it is one of the few modern names whose etymology is a biblical feast rather than a biblical person. That makes it a genuine option for a spring baby without any pretence that a character in the KJV carried it.
“For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.”
Why parents choose Pascal today
- •Meaning is Easter itself, straight from Hebrew Pesach
- •Works in French, English, German and Dutch without adjustment
- •Strong Christian intellectual association through Blaise Pascal
- •Feminine forms Pascale and Pascalina share the same root
What does Pascal mean in the Bible?
Pascal means "Of the Passover; Easter" and is a name of French/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Pascal means 'of the Passover' — connecting to the most foundational event in redemptive history. The Passover lamb foreshadowed Christ, 'our Passover, sacrificed for us.' Pascal carries the weight of salvation's story.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Pascal?
Pascal is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Of the Passover; Easter" — not because Scripture names anyone Pascal.
"And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you."
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Which books of the Bible mention Pascal?
Pascal is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Pascal?
Pascal points to the Passover Lamb — Christ whose blood marks and saves, the ultimate sacrifice that death passes over.
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Pascal name meaning: frequently asked questions
Both, in sequence. Pascal comes from Latin paschalis, 'of Easter,' which comes from Greek pascha, a transliteration of Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover.' The Christian feast took its name from the Jewish one, so the name carries the whole line from Exodus 12 to 1 Corinthians 5:7.
No — the name Pascal does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Of the Passover; Easter", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Pascal.
Pascal means "Of the Passover; Easter." It is a French/Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Of the Passover; Easter" — runs right through the Bible.
Common questions about the name Pascal
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Pascal?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Pascal?
You can read every verse where Pascal appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.