At a Glance
- Meaning
- Channel, canal
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- shuh-NEL
Chanel is a French name used for both boys and girls meaning “channel, canal”.
Meaning & Origin of Chanel
Meaning: Channel, canal.
Origin: French.
How to Pronounce Chanel
shuh-NELIPA /ʃəˈnɛl/
Popularity of Chanel
● Peak: #381 in 1991 · ● Latest: #1221 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1918–2024.
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