"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me."
Christian Name · French/Welsh Origin
Percival Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Percival
boy
Percival means "Pierce the valley; Through the valley", a boy's name of French/Welsh origin. The name Percival does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Percival walks THROUGH the valley — not camping in shadows but pressing through with the assurance that God walks alongside.
Is Percival in the Bible?
No — the name Percival does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pierce the valley; Through the valley", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Percival.
Pronunciation:/PER-sih-val/
OriginFrench/Welsh
MeaningPierce the valley; Through the valley
What does Percival mean?
Percival is a boy name of French/Welsh origin meaning "Pierce the valley; Through the valley". Percival means 'through the valley' — the journey every believer takes. 'Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.' The key word is THROUGH — valleys are passages, not permanent addresses.
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What does Percival mean in the Bible?
Percival means "Pierce the valley; Through the valley" and is a name of French/Welsh origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Percival means 'through the valley' — the journey every believer takes. 'Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.' The key word is THROUGH — valleys are passages, not permanent addresses.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Percival?
Percival is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Pierce the valley; Through the valley" — not because Scripture names anyone Percival.
"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee."
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Which books of the Bible mention Percival?
Percival is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Percival?
Percival walks THROUGH the valley — not camping in shadows but pressing through with the assurance that God walks alongside.
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Names like Percival
Other French/Welsh biblical names that share the spirit of "Pierce the valley; Through the valley" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Percival
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Adriana
girl
"From Hadria; Dark one"
Percival & Adriana
Celeste
girl
"Heavenly; Of the sky"
Percival & Celeste
Juniper
girl
"Juniper tree; Young; Evergreen"
Percival & Juniper
Ximena
girl
"Listener; One who has heard"
Percival & Ximena
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
Percival & Abigail
Adaliah
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"God is my refuge"
Percival & Adaliah
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Percival name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Percival does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pierce the valley; Through the valley", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Percival.
Percival means "Pierce the valley; Through the valley." It is a French/Welsh name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Pierce the valley; Through the valley" — runs right through the Bible.
French/Welsh. Percival comes into English from French/Welsh and carries the sense "Pierce the valley; Through the valley." 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 Percival
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Percival?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Percival?
You can read every verse where Percival 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.