pascual

Pascual is a name used as both a given name and a surname, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. It derives from the Latin Paschalis, meaning "of Easter" or "pertaining to Easter," itself derived from Pascha (Easter). The name thus carries a liturgical association with the Easter holiday. The feminine form Pascuala is occasionally used, though less common.

As a given name, Pascual has been common in Spain and many Latin American countries, and has also appeared in the Philippines due to Spanish influence. In Portuguese, the cognate is Pascoal; Italian uses Pasquale and French uses Pascal.

The surname Pascual is widespread in Spain and in communities of Spanish origin worldwide, including Latin America and the Philippines. Individuals bearing the surname span various professions and nationalities, reflecting the name's broad cultural reach.

Notable people with this name have appeared in politics, sports, arts, and science across Spanish-speaking regions. In addition to its use as a personal name, Pascual is encountered in place names, institutions, and cultural references in countries influenced by Spanish language and heritage.