Pasqual

[pɐsˈkwɑːl]

Meaning

Catalan form of Pascual and Venetian variant of Pasquale, from Latin paschalis, 'pertaining to Easter'

Background Story

Pasqual is the Catalan equivalent of the Spanish given name Pascual and a Venetian variant of the Italian Pasquale. It derives from the Late Latin paschalis, from Latin pascha, Greek Pascha and Aramaic pashā, ultimately from the Hebrew pesach, meaning to be born on or associated with Passover day. The English equivalent is Pascal, and the related forms include Pasquale, Paschal, Pascale, Pascha, Pascoe and Pasco, with the feminine Pasquala, Pasqualina, Pascale, Pascalle or Pascalina. Pasqual is also a surname found in Spain, especially in Catalan-speaking areas, and in Italy, especially in Veneto.