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What does the name Percival mean? What is the meaning of the name Percival
Meaning of Percival: Name Percival in the French, United States origin, means Name of a Knight; from the valley. Name Percival is of French, United States origin and is a Boy name. People with name Percival are usually Judaism by religion.
Meaning
Name of a Knight; from the valley
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1 word with 8 characters
Spell
P-E-R-C-I-V-A-L
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Pythagorean Numerology
5
Indian Vedic Numerology
10
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Famous people with name Percival (Namesakes)
- Troy Percival
Troy Eugene Percival (born August 9, 1969) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and current head coach at UC Riverside.
- Andre Percival
Andre Ricardo Percival (born 5 January 1975) in Guyana) is a Guyanese cricketer.
- Mac Percival
Mac L. Percival (born February 26, 1940 in Vernon, Texas) is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys.
- James Percival (rugby union)
James Percival (born 9 November 1983) is a rugby union player for Worcester Warriors in the RFU Championship after signing from Harlequins in the Summer of 2011.
- Ria Percival
Ria Dawn Percival (born 7 December 1989) is a New Zealand professional women's footballer who plays as a defender for Tottenham Hotspur in the FA WSL and the New Zealand national team.
- Craig Percival
- Percival Alger
Percival Alger (born 26 October 1964) is a Filipino fencer.
- Nathaniel Knight-Percival
Nathaniel Lawrence Knight-Percival (born 31 March 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for League Two club Carlisle United.
- Mark Percival
Mark Percival (born 29 May 1994) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for St Helens in the Super League.
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Chitra Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra for Percival is Chitra. The name Percival is associated with the deity Tvashtar (Divine Architect), and is ruled by the Mars. The symbol for Percival is Pearl, and it is characterized by Beauty, Creativity. This name is connected to the element Fire and embodies the Intelligent, Sharp.| name | Chitra |
| Deity | Tvashtar (Divine Architect) |
| Ruling Planet | Mars |
| Symbol | Pearl |
| Primary Quality | Beauty, Creativity |
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Intelligent, Sharp |
Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology) - 5
Baby Name Percival Numerology: Name Percival has a number value of 5 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
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Syllables in Percival Name
How many syllables in baby name Percival? Percival has 3 syllables. The name "Percival" can be divided into 3 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Percival? | 3 (per - ci - val) |
| Numbers of characters: | 8 |
| Unique letters: | 8 (p, e, r, c, i, v, a, l) |
| Percival backwards: | lavicrep |
| Percival sorted alphabetically: | aceilprv |
Name Percival is combinations of, 1 occurance of P, 1 occurance of E, 1 occurance of R, 1 occurance of C, 1 occurance of I, 1 occurance of V, 1 occurance of A, 1 occurance of L.
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How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Percival
Percival's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Percival on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Percival! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Percival, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Percival! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Percival
What is the meaning of Percival?
Name Percival means Name of a Knight; from the valley as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Percival Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Percival?
Name Percival has numerology 10 as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Percival?
The lucky number of name Percival is 10 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Percival name?
The name Percival has 8 letters. The name Percival consists of 1 word with 8 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Percival?
Name Percival belongs to Chitra nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Percival come from?
Percival is a French, United States name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Percival?
The name Percival is of French, United States origin and is used within Judaism communities.
What does Percival mean?
Name Percival means Name of a Knight; from the valley as per The ParentZ
What does the name Percival mean?
Percival is of French, United States origin and means Name of a Knight; from the valley as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Percival?
Percival means Name of a Knight; from the valley and is a French, United States name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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The name Percival consists of 8 alphabets.
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