Axel
/aksuhl/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Axel is a English name meaning "Father of peace". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Likely derived from the Scandinavian name Aksel, a variant of Absalom (Hebrew: 'avshalom, meaning "father of peace"). It may also be connected to the Old Norse words for "shoulder" or "axis".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic aksuhl
IPA æksəl
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as aksuhl. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Axel
- · Axel Rose - Musician
- · Axel Witsel - Footballer
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