What is the origin of the name Krystal?

Krystal is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Krystal?

Krystal is currently ranked #2176 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Krystal?

Krystal is pronounced KRIS-tuhl.

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GirlGreek

Krystal

KRIS-tuhl

Popularity

#2176

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

75,286

Peak Year

#5,960 in 1985

First Recorded

1946

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of Crystal, which comes from the Greek word 'krystallos' meaning 'ice'. It is often associated with clarity and purity.

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Kris Krys Tal

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Krystal Harris
American singer and songwriter
Krystal Forscutt
Australian model and reality television personality

Nicknames

Kris Krys Tal

Spelling Variations

Crystal Kristal

Similar Names

Diamond Amber Jade Pearl

Personality Traits

clearpurebeautifulunique

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