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Passover Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Passover

"The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days"

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Meaning
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
N/A
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Passover Mean?

Passover, also called Pasch or Pesach, and the and is a major Jewish holiday and one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

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Passover, also called Pasch or Pesach, and the and is a major Jewish holiday and one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.…

Root Element
Passover
Core Meaning
"The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Passover

P 7
A 1
S 1
S 1
O 6
V 4
E 5
R 9
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
3
Soul Urge
Creativity & Expression
22
Personality
Master Builder

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Passover" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

A name used globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Passover?

The Life Path number for Passover is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 22.

Is Passover a boy or girl name?

Passover is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.

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