Perceval name meaning
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What does Perceval mean?
Boy name Perceval is rooted from Welsh, Celtic and Old French, meaning of Perceval is "Pierces, Breton Novel Hero or To Pierce + Old French Val = Valley" is prevalently used in English, Finnish and Swedish.
Perceval is a derivation of Percival. Percival is English form of Perceval. Meaning of Percival is Heresy of Breton Romance of the Xiith Century and Pierce the Vale is of Old French and Welsh origin.
Perceval is Old French form of The Celtic Name Peredur of Unknown Meaning.
How do I pronounce Perceval?
The most common way to pronounce three syllabled Perceval is p(e)-rce-val. It can also be pronounced as per-ceval.
Variants of Perceval
How popular is the name Perceval?
Perceval is an uncommon baby name in France, although it has been in use since 1974 but could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 170 babies in France have been named Perceval.
Also, Perceval is a familiar name in Philippines. According to our evaluation, over 100 babies have been named Perceval globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12117 | 5 |
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What numbers say about Perceval?
You know yourself so well, that you always find a way to keep yourself amused. When it comes to life goals, you dream big, meaning you are ambitious and self-confident. You are successful because you never compete with others but with the person, you see in the mirror. Your number represents mind strength and persistence. If number 11 is your soul urge no, it reveals your deepest desires. You secretly wish to inspire people with your life.
Parents who liked Perceval, loved these names
- Ronan - The well-known unisex name Ronan is majorly used in Irish and English. It is rooted from Celtic and Old Irish, Ronan means "Little Seal"
- Kenricks - Used commonly in English, Kenricks aimed at boys and of Celtic origin, Kenricks means "Royal Ruler"
- Kerm - Celtic name Kerm means "Son of Diarmad and Free Man" is bestowed upon boys. Kerm is resultant of Kermit.
- Jennifer - Meaning of Jennifer is Race or Woman, Fair or White Phantom is originated from Old Welsh, Celtic and German and a gender-neutral name is especially used in Norwegian, Danish and Finnish
- Kadin - Loved Kadin commonly is used in Arabic and English aimed at both sexes. Its origin is in Celtic and Arabic, meaning of Kadin is "Little Battle, Companion or Friend"
Famous people named Perceval
- Perceval Landon, English writer, traveller and journalist
- Perceval Gibbon, author and journalist
Lists having Perceval
- Boy names beginning with P
- American Boy Names
- Celtic Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- French Boy Names
- Welsh Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Unique English Names
- Baby Names that mean Hero
- Baby Names that mean Old
- Baby Names that mean Valley
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004