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Christian Name · Hebrew/Latin Origin
Paschal Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Paschal
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Paschal means "Passover or Easter", a boy's name of Hebrew/Latin origin. The name Paschal does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Represents Christ's sacrificial death and the deliverance it provides.
Is Paschal in the Bible?
No — the name Paschal does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Passover or Easter", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Paschal.
Pronunciation:/PAS-kal/
OriginHebrew/Latin
MeaningPassover or Easter
What does Paschal mean?
Paschal is a boy name of Hebrew/Latin origin meaning "Passover or Easter". A name connected to the Passover feast and Christ as the Paschal Lamb who takes away the world's sin.
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What does Paschal mean in the Bible?
Paschal means "Passover or Easter" and is a name of Hebrew/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
A name connected to the Passover feast and Christ as the Paschal Lamb who takes away the world's sin.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Paschal?
Paschal is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Passover or Easter" — not because Scripture names anyone Paschal.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Paschal?
Represents Christ's sacrificial death and the deliverance it provides.
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Paschal name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Paschal does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Passover or Easter", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Paschal.
Paschal means "Passover or Easter." It is a Hebrew/Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Passover or Easter" — runs right through the Bible.
Hebrew/Latin. Paschal comes into English from Hebrew/Latin and carries the sense "Passover or Easter." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Paschal
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Paschal?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Paschal?
You can read every verse where Paschal 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.