Kristal

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Name
Kristal
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

Kristal is an alternative spelling of the English name Crystal. Translated, it means "the crystal" and originates from the Ancient Greek term krystallos (κρύσταλλος), which refers to "ice" or "rock crystal."

What does the name Kristal mean?

The name Kristal represents a variation of the English name Crystal. It translates into German as "the crystal" and has its roots in the Ancient Greek word krystallos (κρύσταλλος), which means "ice" or "rock crystal". Other spellings of Crystal include Chrystal, Cristal, Cristle, Crystella, Crystle, Krystal, Krystalia, Krystalina, Krystall, Krystelle, and Krystle.

Where does the name Kristal come from?

The name Kristal has its origins in Ancient Greek and means "the crystal".

How do you pronounce Kristal?

The sound and pronunciation of Kristal: The name is two syllables and clearly structured. It is usually pronounced as "Kris-tal" [ˈkʁɪstal] or [ˈkrɪstəl], with the consonant cluster "-st" creating a distinct emphasis. The open "a" in the second syllable adds a warm touch, while the final "l" gently fades away. Kristal has a modern and concise sound - clear, structured, and sonically present.

Popularity

In Germany, Kristal is a rather rare first name. The current rank in the list of the most common female first names is 5,884. Its best placement was in 2023 at rank 5,633. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 8,964 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,533.

Nicknames & pet names

Kris

Famous people

  • Kristal Karjohn (Jamaican badminton player)
  • Kristal Marshall (model from the USA)
  • Kristal Summers (actress from America)
  • Kristal Tin (Hong Kong actress)

Frequently asked questions about the name Kristal

What is the origin of the name Kristal?

The name Kristal has its roots in Ancient Greek, derived from the word 'krystallos', which means 'ice' or 'rock crystal'.

What does the name Kristal mean?

Kristal translates to 'the crystal' and symbolizes clarity and purity, similar to the gemstone.

How popular is the name Kristal?

Kristal is mainly common in the American and English-speaking world, but has lost popularity in recent years.

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