Axel
Scandinavian variation of Absalom
"father of peace"Share
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Updated Thu Sep 19 2024
Axel Origin and Meaning
The name Axel is a girl's name meaning "father of peace".
A Top 100 name among boys, but a rare option for a girl. The French female form is Axelle (emphasis on the "elle").
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