Pasqualina

The female first name Pasqualina is an Italian variant of Pascal, a form of the Latin name Paschalis, which has its roots in the Jewish Passover festival and the Easter festival.

What does the name Pasqualina mean?

The name Pasqualina translates into English as "the one born at Easter," "the Easter one," "the Easter festival," or "the sacrificial lamb." It derives from the Latin word pascha for "the Easter festival" and has connections to the Ancient Greek páskha (πάσχα) for "the Passover festival," the Old Aramaic pasḥā (פַּסְחָא) for "Easter," and the Ancient Hebrew terms pésakh or pesaḥ (פֶּסַח), which means "the crossing over" or "the Passover festival." Additionally, there are various variants such as Pascale, Pascalle, Pascalia, Pascalina, Pascaline, Paschalia, Pascuala, and Pascualina.

Where does the name Pasqualina come from?

Pasqualina has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and Latin and means "the one born at Easter." The etymology includes the Latin pascha for "the Easter festival," the Ancient Greek páskha (πάσχα) for "the Passover festival," the Old Aramaic pasḥā (פַּסְחָא) for "Easter," and the Ancient Hebrew term pésakh or pesaḥ (פֶּסַח) for "the crossing over" or "born on Passover day." The name is primarily used in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Pasqualina?

The pronunciation of Pasqualina is five syllables and melodic. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Pas-qua-li-na" [paskvaˈliːna]. It begins with a clear onset and develops into a harmonious sequence of syllables. The consonants provide structure, while the vowels gently support the sound. The final "a" gives an open, warm conclusion. Overall, Pasqualina presents itself as an expansive and harmonious name that flows softly and is rich in sound.

When is the name day of Pasqualina?

The name days for Pasqualina fall on February 11, April 16, and May 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Pasqualina is a rather rare first name and has not gained significance in German name rankings so far. In Austria, the name reached its best placement at 557th in the name charts in 1984. Between 1984 and 2024, Pasqualina was given less than ten times in Austria, leading to a ranking of 5,362. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Pasqu / Pasqua / Pasquali / Pasqui

Similar first names

Pascalina

Famous people

• Pasqualina Napoletano (Italian politician)