What Does the Name April Mean

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The name April comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of April below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

April Name Meaning

EnglishFrom 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.

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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2 Aliyya
3 Albína
4 Adelyn
5 Ambra
6 Alekto
7 Alcmene
8 Aishah
9 Aida
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11 Addyson
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44 Ahava
45 Allana
46 Ahuva
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48 Agafya
49 Aamina
50 Abeni
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52 Agatha
53 Alecto
54 Alena
55 Afua
56 Akilah
57 Alžbeta
58 Alvina
59 Amaia
60 Alta
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What does the name April mean?

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