Where does “Axel” come from?
Axel is the English form of the Danish name Aksel, which derives from the Danish Absalom, a biblical name meaning "father of peace."
Axel (English): in quiet use since the 19th century
Definitions
- in quiet use since the 19th century
Ancestry of “Axel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danish | Aksel | axle |
| 2 | Hebrew | אַבְשָׁלוֹם | — |
| 3 | Hebrew | אָב | chief; father; father; ancestor, forefather |
| 4 | Akkadian | 𒉈 | Ab, fifth month of the year; fire |
| 5 | Sumerian | 𒉈 | to bring, carry; to burn; fire |