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April

April is an English name taken from the month. The month name is associated with Latin Aprilis; a connection with a Latin verb for opening is proposed rather than certain. The month reference is clear even where the older word history remains uncertain.

Meaning
The month April
Name or word origin
English month name
Pronunciation
English: /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/

Sources and meaning notes

The month reference is established. The proposed deeper Latin derivation is kept conditional.

References checked .

Catalog grouping: Female. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.

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