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Cristal

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Cristal is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Spanish and Portuguese variant of Crystal, derived from the Greek word 'krystallos' meaning 'ice'.”. It currently ranks #2601 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1991.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginGreek

What Cristal Means

Spanish and Portuguese variant of Crystal, derived from the Greek word 'krystallos' meaning 'ice'.

The Story of Cristal

This name, born from ice and sunlight, has journeyed from ancient Greece to your child's future.

Cristal traces its roots to the Greek word 'krystallos,' meaning ice or frozen water. This evocative term lent its name to precious clear stones, symbolizing clarity and purity. The name traveled through Europe, particularly gaining traction in Spanish and Portuguese speaking cultures, before appearing in American records in the mid-20th century.

When you envision your daughter, Cristal, perhaps you see her first steps on a frosty morning, or the pure light of a sunbeam catching a snowflake. This name carries the pristine quality of ice, a cool clarity that refracts the world into something new. You will write 'Cristal' on birth announcements and feel the sharp, clean elegance of it.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cristal Aparicio

    Mexican actress.

  • Cristal Silva Dávila

    Mexican model and beauty pageant titleholder.

Personality Traits

ClearPureBeautifulUnique

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Peak Year

#679 in 1991

Total Births

15,897

First Recorded

1947

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