Perceval

Perceval Meaning & Origin

About Perceval
The name Perceval is of Old French origin and is derived from the Latin name Percivalis. It is believed to have originated from the Welsh name Peredur, which means "hard spear" or "valiant warrior." In Arthurian legend, Perceval is a knight of the Round Table known for his quest for the Holy Grail. The name Perceval is often associated with bravery, chivalry, and the pursuit of noble ideals.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Perceval are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSFL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0620104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER0 S EY0 V AE1 L
🌐 IPA
/pərseɪˈvæl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P621

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Perceval in Braille

Here's how to represent Perceval in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Perceval in braille

How to Spell the Name Perceval in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Perceval using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Perceval in sign language

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