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Pascale

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Pronounced pas-KAHL /pæˈskɑl/Medium

Meaning: The French feminine of Pascal, from Late Latin paschalis, 'relating to Easter' — itself from Hebrew pesach, 'Passover'. Traditionally given to children born in the Easter season.Medium

In 30 seconds: A French classic: Pascale means 'of Easter' — a name for spring babies (said 'pas-KAHL'). Elegant, and well documented.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningThe French feminine of Pascal, from Late Latin paschalis, 'relating to Easter' — itself from Hebrew pesach, 'Passover'. Traditionally given to children born in the Easter season.
U.S. rank (2024)#13082 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 629

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719602024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pascale is the French feminine of Pascal, from Late Latin paschalis, 'relating to Easter', which traces back to Hebrew pesach, 'Passover'. It was traditionally chosen for children born during the Easter season, and remains a polished French classic. In the U.S. it stays rare (said 'pas-KAHL').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., far more familiar in France and Quebec. Rare here, established there.

Did you know? Behind Pascale sits Hebrew pesach, 'Passover' — the word that became Latin paschalis and then Easter itself. It was long given to babies born in Easter week.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Pascale — French feminine of Pascal; Latin paschalis, 'of Easter'; Hebrew pesach

Variations

PascalPascallePasqualina

Nicknames

PasCaliPace

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pascale mean?

Pascale means 'of Easter; born at Easter', from Late Latin paschalis and ultimately Hebrew pesach, 'Passover'.

How do you pronounce Pascale?

It's said pas-KAHL /pæˈskɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Pascale a boy or girl name?

Pascale is the French feminine form; Pascal is the masculine, which we note.

How popular is Pascale?

Pascale is rare for girls in the U.S., though familiar in France and Quebec.

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