name

Avril

AV-rihl

Avril (name) means a female given name of French origin, equivalent to April. Example: “Avril was born in the spring, which is how she got her name.”

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A female given name of French origin, equivalent to April.

"Avril was born in the spring, which is how she got her name."

How to use Avril

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe French version of the name April.

Word forms

Avrils plural, Avrils plural

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Etymology

A 20th-century coinage from French avril, "April".

Origin: French · First attested 1900

Class of 1900 Avril joined the language around 1900.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Avril” mean?

The word “Avril” means a female given name of French origin, equivalent to April. In plain terms, the French version of the name April.

How do you pronounce “Avril”?

“Avril” is pronounced AV-rihl (/ˈævɹɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Avril” in a sentence?

Here is “Avril” used in a sentence: “Avril was born in the spring, which is how she got her name.”

What part of speech is “Avril”?

“Avril” is a name.

Where does the word “Avril” come from?

The word “Avril” dates back to around 1900 and comes from French. A 20th-century coinage from French avril, "April".

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