Abril

Abril is a female first name known as the Galician, Catalan, Portuguese, and Spanish variant of the name April. The origin of the name lies in Latin, and Abril is often translated as "the woman who opens gates" or more likely "the spring" in which the flower buds bloom.

What does the name Abril mean?

Abril is a female first name that is considered the Galician, Catalan, Portuguese, and Spanish form of the name April, which has its origin in Latin. The meaning of Abril is "the woman who opens gates" or more likely "the spring" in which the flower buds open. The name likely derives from the Latin word aperiō or aperīre, which means "to open," both in the sense of "the woman who opens gates" and in the context of the blooming of flowers in the month of April. Since the early 2000s, the name Abril has been particularly popular among the Hispanic population in the USA. Other variants include Apryl, Aprel, Aprilis, Aprilia, Avril, Avrillia, and Avriel.

Where does the name Abril come from?

The origin of the name Abril is Latin and means "the woman who opens gates." The Latin root aperiō or aperīre stands for "to open." This form is common in Galician, Catalan, Portuguese, and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Abril?

The pronunciation of Abril is two syllables and fluid. In the Spanish pronunciation, the name is pronounced as "A-bril" [aˈβɾil], starting with an open A sound. The middle consonant combination gives it a soft, rolling quality. The bright "-il" provides a clear, fine ending. This gives Abril a melodic and lively sound – gentle at the beginning, precise at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Abril is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2019 at 2,718th place. In the last ten years, Abril has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,664th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,283rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Abbo / Abby / Abi / Abri / Abrilinchen / Abrilli

Famous people

• Abril Mendez (Venezuelan actress)
• Abril Rodriguez (Mexican model)
• Abril Zamora (actress and screenwriter)
• Javiar Abril Espinoza (Honduran writer)