What is the origin of the name Christal?

Christal is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Christal?

Christal is currently ranked #11292 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Christal?

Christal is pronounced KRIS-təl.

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Christal

KRIS-təl

Christal is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Christal is a variant of Crystal, derived from the Greek word "krystallos," meaning "ice." It represents clarity and purity.”. It currently ranks #11292 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1978.

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OriginGreek

What Christal Means

“Christal is a variant of Crystal, derived from the Greek word "krystallos," meaning "ice." It represents clarity and purity.”

The Story of Christal

This name, born from the Greek word for ice, promises a clarity and purity that will illuminate your child's life.

Christal is a spelling variation of Crystal, a name derived from the Greek word 'krystallos,' which originally meant 'ice' and later 'rock crystal.' This clear, precious mineral was believed to be frozen water by the ancient Greeks. The name began to be used for people in the 19th century, gaining popularity as a symbol of pristine beauty and unblemished clarity, traveling from ancient lore into modern naming traditions.

Saying 'Christal' aloud feels like a breath of crisp, clean air. It evokes the sparkling facets of a perfectly cut gem, suggesting a daughter with a clear mind and a pure heart. When you write this name on your child's first pair of shoes, you're not just labeling them; you're setting an intention for a life lived with unwavering integrity and a luminous spirit.