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First name Axel - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
21. March
Meaning
The name Axel originates from Scandinavia and means "the father of peace". It is a shortened form of the name Axelrod, which was used as a surname in Sweden and Norway during the Middle Ages. The name is particularly popular in Scandinavia, but also in other European countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and France. In Norse mythology, Axel is also the name of a god associated with strength and protection.