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GirlPronounced French /ʃɑ̃.tal/; English /ʃɑn.ˈtɑl/; English /ʃɑn.ˈtæl/Dutch language family

Chantal

A name meaning "stony".

Quick answer

Chantal is a girl name meaning "stony".

Pronunciation: French /ʃɑ̃.tal/; English /ʃɑn.ˈtɑl/; English /ʃɑn.ˈtæl/.

GenderGirl
Meaningstony
PronunciationFrench /ʃɑ̃.tal/; English /ʃɑn.ˈtɑl/; English /ʃɑn.ˈtæl/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

From a French surname that was derived from a place name meaning "stony". It was originally given in honour of Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal, the founder of the Visitation Order in the 17th century. It has become associated with French chant "song".

Notes and context

Usage: french, english, dutch