April

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
April is derived from the Latin word “aperit,” which means “to open” and symbolizes the opening of buds and flowers in the spring season. It also means “second quarter of the year” as April is the fourth month of the year.
Pronunciation
AY-pril
AY-prəl
Popularity
April is a popular name in the United States, Canada, and other English-speaking countries. It was ranked as the 334th most popular name for baby girls in the United States in 2020.

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April Name meanings & History

April is derived from the Latin word “aperit,” which means “to open” and symbolizes the opening of buds and flowers in the spring season. It also means “second quarter of the year” as April is the fourth month of the year. From the name of the month, probably originally derived from Latin aperire "to open", referring to the opening of flowers. It has only been commonly used as a given name since the 1940s. April is a feminine name that can be used as a first or middle name for baby girls born in any season.

Zodiac Sign of April: Action Aries

Synonyms of April:

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Assertive

P: Political,Pensive,Partnership,Particular,Passive

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

L: Liaison,Lovely,Legal,Languid,Lazy,Luscious,Lover

April is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

April is the name of several famous people, including April Ashley, a British model and actress, April Bowlby, an American actress, and April Stevens, an American singer.

2.) April (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) opening. See also Avril.

Other Forms: Aprel, Aprela, Aprele, Aprella, Aprelle, Apriell, Aprielle, Aprila, Aprilah, Aprile, AprilettAprel, Aprela, Aprele, Aprella, Aprelle, Apriell, Aprielle, Aprila, Aprilah, Aprile, Aprilett,Apriletta, Aprilette, Aprili, Aprill, Aprilla, Aprillah, Aprille


3.) April (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) month of the year; springlike

Other Forms: Aprel, Aprile, Aprille, Apryl


4.) APRIL (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the name of the calendar month, which is derived from the Latin aprilis (second, latter). The ancient Roman calendar began with the month of March, with April being the second month. (A-PRIL)


5.) APRIL (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Borrowed from the name of the fourth calendar month, which is from the Latin aprilis (second, latter). The ancient Roman calendar began with the month of March, with April being the second month. (A-PRIL)


6.) April (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Blooming flowers

Other Forms: Aprill


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