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שאנל


Meaning of the name שאנל

Shanel is a modern and luxurious feminine given name, originating from the surname of the legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel (1883-1971). The name itself derives from the French word "canal," meaning channel, conduit, or passage, reflecting the concept of flow, movement, and connection between different worlds. Coco Chanel, who was a revolutionary figure in the fashion world, transformed her family name into a global symbol of elegance, style, and feminine independence. The name Shanel carries with it the legacy of a woman who dared to break the social conventions of her time and redefine women's fashion. In modern Israeli society, Shanel has become a popular given name among families seeking a unique, international name with connotations of luxury and good taste. The name reflects a cultural trend of openness to the world, appreciation for art and design, and an aspiration to give a daughter a global identity. Parents who choose the name Shanel typically express appreciation for values of creativity, independence, strong personality, and refined aesthetics. The name carries a message of aspiration for excellence, uniqueness, and authentic self-expression-values that were central to Coco Chanel's own philosophy. Culturally and linguistically, Shanel represents the meeting point between modern Hebrew culture and cosmopolitan European culture. The name carries the classic French elegance, yet it is well absorbed into modern Hebrew and pronounced easily. Shanel is a name suitable for a girl whose parents want to give her an international identity while maintaining Israeli roots. The name also symbolizes the idea of a "channel" in the metaphorical sense-a bridge between cultures, between tradition and modernity, and between different worlds. In an era of globalization and cultural openness, Shanel is a choice that reflects a desire to be part of the wider world while maintaining personal uniqueness and values of beauty, art, and distinguished taste.

The name שאנל with vowels

שָׁאנֶל

The name שאנל in English

Chanel | Shanelle | Shanell

שאנל is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name שאנל considered international

Yes

Origin of the name שאנל from Kabbalah

From a Kabbalistic perspective, the name Shanel expresses the idea of flow and connection between different sefirot. The word "channel" symbolizes passage and movement of spiritual energy, and the name carries within it the value of connection between worlds-the physical and the spiritual. The name represents an aspiration for multiculturalism, inner and outer beauty, and the ability to serve as a bridge between different people and cultures.

Gematria value for the name שאנל

381

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300

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1

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50

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30

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Numerology value for the name שאנל

3

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300

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1

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50

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30

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381

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3

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8

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1

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12

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1

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2

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3

Famous people named שאנל

Coco Chanel - legendary fashion designer | Chanel Iman - American model | Chanel West Coast - American rapper and actress

Total times the name שאנל was registered

293 times

Graph of the name שאנל

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022