Shantal
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Shantal
Shantal is a modern variant of Chantal, derived from the French place name Chantal, which comes from the Latin "cantus" meaning "song" or "corner." The name gained popularity through Saint Chantal (Jeanne-Françoise Frémyot de Chantal, 1572–1641), a French Catholic saint, and became widespread in French-speaking cultures and among English-speaking populations in the 20th century.
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Etymology
Shantal is a modern variant of Chantal, derived from the French place name Chantal, which comes from the Latin "cantus" meaning "song" or "corner." The name gained popularity through Saint Chantal (Jeanne-Françoise Frémyot de Chantal, 1572–1641), a French Catholic saint, and became widespread in French-speaking cultures and among English-speaking populations in the 20th century.
Shantal currently ranks #7,843 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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