Germanic/Dutch · Girl name
Christel
“diminutive of Christina or Christiane”
About the name Christel
Christel is a German and Dutch diminutive form of the names Christina or Christiane, created by adding the diminutive suffix -el. The root names, Christina and Christiane, derive from the Latin ‘christianus’, meaning ‘follower of Christ’, which itself comes from the Greek ‘Christos’, meaning ‘anointed’. Christel appears in German-speaking countries and the Netherlands. The name is notably used for the postmistress character in Carl Zeller’s operetta Der Vogelhändler. A well-known bearer is the German soprano Christel Goltz.
- Meaning
- diminutive of Christina or Christiane
- Origin
- Germanic/Dutch
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KRIS-tel(2 syl.)
Middle names for Christel
- Christel Marie
- Christel Anne
- Christel Louise
- Christel Claire
- Christel Rose
Questions about Christel
- What does Christel mean?
- Christel is a Germanic name meaning "diminutive of Christina or Christiane".
- How do you pronounce Christel?
- Christel is pronounced KRIS-tel, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Christel?
- Variants of Christel include Kristel.
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