Percival is a ♂ male name.
Origin of Percival
Percival is an English variant of the Old French name Perceval, one of King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table. It was derived from the Welsh name Peredur.
Meaning of Percival
Percival means “one who pierces the valley” (from Old French “percer” = to pierce + “val” = valley).
Pronunciation of Percival
Alternate spelling of Percival
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- 🇧🇪 Belgium: 9913 ↓↓ -345
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- 🇫🇮 Finland: 11859 ↑ 17
- 🇫🇷 France: 4419 ↓↓ -411
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- 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein: 5847 ↓↓ -158
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands: 6037 ↓ -58
- 🇳🇴 Norway: 12593 ↓ -15
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand: 13168 ↓ -87
- 🇵🇹 Portugal: 4132 ↓ -54
- 🇸🇪 Sweden: 9974 ↓↓ -163
- 🇺🇸 United States: 3271 ↑ 14
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