Chantal
Meaning of Chantal
The name Chantal is of French origin, pronounced as shahn-TAHL in French and SHAN-tuhl in English. It traces back to the Old Provençal word "cantal," meaning "stone" or "boulder." The name gained popularity due to Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal, a French nun who founded the Order of the Visitation in the early 17th century. Variations of the name include Shantel and Chantelle. In the United States, Chantal has experienced fluctuating popularity over the decades, peaking notably in the late 20th century. While its usage has declined in recent years, it remains an elegant and timeless choice for baby girls, evoking a sense of sophistication and grace.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as shahn-TAHL (/ʃɑ̃.ta.l/)
English
- Pronunced as SHAN-tuhl (/ʃæn.təl/)
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Notable People Named Chantal
| Chantal Anne Akerman was a Belgian film director, screenwriter, artist, and film professor at the City College of New York. |
| Chantal Jennifer Kreviazuk is a Canadian singer, songwriter, composer, and pianist known for her successful debut album "Under These Rocks and Stones." |
| Chantal Sutherland is a Canadian model, television personality, and jockey in North American Thoroughbred horse racing, often referred to as the Danica Patrick of horse racing. |
| Chantal Petitclerc is a Canadian wheelchair racer and a Senator from Quebec. |
| Chantal Joffe is an American-born English artist known for her large-scale paintings of women and children, and she received the Charles Wollaston Award from the Royal Academy in 2006. |
| Chantal Janzen is a versatile Dutch entertainer known for her work as an actress, singer, and TV presenter, with notable roles in The Preacher, Full Moon Party, and Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, as well as her hosting of Idols. |
| Chantal van den Broek-Blaak is a Dutch road racing cyclist and the 2017 world road race champion. |
| Chantal Biya is the first lady of Cameroon. |
| Chantal Van Landeghem - Chantal Jean van Landeghem is a Canadian competition swimmer known for her success in freestyle and butterfly events, including winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and setting records at the Pan American Games. |
| Chantal Strand is a Canadian voice and stage actress, and former stunt performer recognized for her vocal roles in animation, anime, and video games. |
| Chantal Thomas is a renowned French writer and historian, best known for her award-winning book Farewell, My Queen, which was later adapted into a film. |
| Chantal Delsol is a French philosopher, political historian, and novelist known for founding the Hannah Arendt research institute and drawing inspiration from Julien Freund, Pierre Boutang, and her Catholic faith, while identifying as a liberal-conservative. |
| Chantal Pontbriand D.F.A. is a Canadian curator and art critic known for her exploration of globalization and artistic heterogeneity through curating international contemporary art events. |
| Chantal Chaudé de Silans was a French chess player who achieved the title of Woman International Master and also competed in Men's/Open competitions. |
| Chantal Galladé is a Swiss politician who represented the Canton of Zürich in the Swiss National Council as a member of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland (SP) from December 2003 until December 2018. |
