Parsafal
French
"one who pierces the valley"
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Updated Fri Mar 14 2025
Parsafal Origin and Meaning
The name Parsafal is a boy's name.
Parsafal is a rare masculine name with mythical undertones. It appears to be a variant spelling of Parsifal (or Percival), a legendary knight of King Arthur's Round Table who quested for the Holy Grail. The name carries noble associations of purity, spiritual quest, and chivalry from medieval literature. Of Germanic origins, its elements may relate to 'pierce' and 'valley,' though interpretations vary. Richard Wagner's opera 'Parsifal' added cultural significance to the name. This uncommon spelling gives the classic name a fresh, distinctive quality while maintaining its heroic legacy. Parsafal remains exceedingly rare in modern usage but offers parents a name with substantial historical and literary weight.