Kristel

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KRIS-tel'KRISS-tell'2 syllables
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MEANING

Follower of Christ

ORIGIN

Latin

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one', combined with the diminutive suffix '-el'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Kristel is often associated with purity and clarity, similar to crystal.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Kristel gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, often used as a modern variation of 'Crystal'.

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FAQs About Kristel

The name Kristel means "Follower of Christ" in English.
Kristel has Latin origins. Derived from the Greek name 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one', combined with the diminutive suffix '-el'.
Kristel is pronounced KRIS-tel (KRISS-tell). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Kristel include Kris, Kristy, Kiki.
Some middle name ideas for Kristel include Rose, Grace, Mae, Anne, Claire.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Kristel include Michael, Sophie, Lucas, Emma.
The most common spelling is Kristel. Alternative spellings include Crystal, Cristal, Krystal.