Paschalis

Paschalis is a masculine given name and a Latin adjective meaning “of Easter,” derived from Pascha. In modern usage it appears in several European languages as a form of the given name associated with Easter or Paschal.

Notable bearers include Saint Paschalis Baylon (1540–1592), a Spanish Franciscan lay brother and mystic, known for his devotion to the Eucharist. Another prominent bearer is Pope Paschalis II (c. 1050–1118), who led the Catholic Church from 1099 to 1118.

In Catholic liturgy, the term Paschalis often appears in titles and phrases related to Easter and the liturgical year. For example, Paschalis Sollemnitatis is the title of a 1988 apostolic constitution addressing the liturgical year and the Easter celebration.

Variations of the name exist in several languages: Pasquale is Italian, Pascual in Spanish, Pascoal in Portuguese, and Pascal in French. The English form is typically Paschal.

The name Paschalis occurs in religious, historical, and cultural contexts and remains in use as a given name in various regions, often with religious or ceremonial associations due to its link to Easter.