Origin, Meaning, And History Of Aksel
Aksel is a masculine name with roots in the Danish and Scandinavian languages. In the Danish and Norwegian languages, the name’s meaning translates to ‘the father is peace.’
It comes from the root name Axel, which is a cognate of the Biblical term Absalom. This name in Hebrew origin also means ‘father of peace.’ In the Old Testament, Absalom is the third son of David, who protested against his father. He was the king of Israel and was known for his charming manners.
Aksel is also believed to be derived from the Old Norse term Askell, meaning ‘divine cauldron.’ Aksel consists of two elements- ‘as,’ which means ‘God,’ and ‘Kell,’ which means ‘a cauldron or helmet.’ Together, the name could mean the divine cauldron or divine helmet.
This powerful name could also mean ‘mighty God,’ ‘defender of men,’ ‘defending men,’ ‘defender of the people,’ or ‘protector of men.’ The Finnish form of Aksel is Akseli. This is a feminine form of the name, which also means ‘father of peace’ or ‘peace of the father’ in English.
Other spelling variations of the name are Abesslom in Biblical Greek, Absalom in Biblical Latin, Axel in French, and Axel and Axl in English.
A famous bearer of the name in history is Aksel Sandemose. His novel, A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks, was a turning point in Norwegian literature in the mid-20th century.
In popular fiction, the variant Axel is more prominent. It is the name of the character in Jules Verne’s famous 1894 novel, A Journey to the Center of the Earth. Axel is also a character in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. The 2016 American drama series Van Helsing also features Axel Miller, while the 2019 TV series, The Umbrella Academy also has a character with this name.
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Famous People With The Name Aksel
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- Aksel “Azach” ZachariassenNorwegian politician and newspaper editor, known for his history book Den røde ungdom i kamp og seier.
- Aksel HennieNorwegian actor, famous for his role in the film Headhunters (2011)
- Aksel GresvigNorwegian track cyclist, who won two Scandinavian championships in 1897 and 1900
- Aksel Christian Henrik HansenDanish sculptor known for his work Echo displayed in the Rosenborg Castle Gardens
- Aksel Lund SvindalNorwegian alpine ski racer and a two-time overall World Cup champion
Aksel On The Popularity Chart
Aksel was a rare name in the 1908s and 1990s. The graphs show that its usage started increasing in the early 2000s.
Popularity Over Time
The name’s popularity increased in the latter part of the 2000s. A peak point came in 2018.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s rank has improved consistently since 1998. The overall trend has been positive, indicating a slow rise in the name’s usage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Aksel?
The name Aksel means a variant of name axel which means defender of men in old greek.
2. What is the origin of the name Aksel?
Aksel has an English origin.
