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Name
Krystal
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

The first name Krystal is an alternative spelling of the English name Crystal. Translated, it means 'the crystal' and has its origin in the ancient Greek term krystallos (κρύσταλλος), which stands for 'ice, rock crystal'.

What does the name Krystal mean?

Krystal is a variation of the English first name Crystal and means 'the crystal' in English. Its origin lies in the ancient Greek word krystallos (κρύσταλλος), which means 'ice, rock crystal'. The name Krystal is especially prevalent in the English-speaking world, particularly in the USA. Other variants include Chrystal, Cristal, Cristle, Crystella, Crystle, Kristal, Krystalia, Krystalina, Krystall, Krystelle, and Krystle.

Where does the name Krystal come from?

The female first name Krystal has ancient Greek roots and means 'the crystal'. The ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Krystal?

The pronunciation of Krystal is clear and has a slightly angular sound with a distinctive structure. The name is often pronounced as 'Kris-tal' [ˈkʁɪstl̩] or [ˈkʁɪstal]. It begins with a firm, open sound, and the consonant cluster at the end provides a pronounced closure. The sound remains controlled and balanced, giving Krystal a strong, present, and modern aura.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Krystal is rather rarely given. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common girls' names. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 882. In the last ten years, Krystal has been used as a first name about 20 times, leading to a position in the ten-year statistics at rank 5,571. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 6,718th.

Famous people

  • Krystal Barry (American model)
  • Krystal Davis (American musician)
  • Krystal Forgesson (hockey player from New Zealand)
  • Krystal Harris (musician from the USA)
  • Krystal Joy Brown (American actress)
  • Krystal Jung (Korean-American singer (f(x))
  • Krystal Keith (American musician)
  • Krystal Kiran Garib (Canadian artist)
  • Krystal Meadows (actress from Canada)
  • Krystal Meyers (American singer)
  • Krystal Parker (footballer from Great Britain)
  • Krystal Reyes (actress from the Philippines)
  • Krystal Vee (Thai actress)
  • Krystal Welborn (actress from America)

Frequently asked questions about the name Krystal

What is the origin of the name Krystal?

The first name Krystal has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the word 'krystallos' (κρύσταλλος), which means 'ice' or 'rock crystal'.

What does the name Krystal mean?

Krystal means 'the crystal' and is a variation of the English name Crystal.

How popular is the name Krystal?

Krystal is particularly common in the English-speaking world, especially in the USA, where it enjoys a certain popularity.

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