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Chanel

/shuh-NEHⱢ/
English Female

Chanel is a English name meaning "Channel, pipe". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The origin is debated. Some believe it's derived from the Old French "canel," meaning canal or channel. Others suggest a connection to a surname based on a place name.

Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic shuh-NEHⱢ
IPA ʃəˈnɛɫ

Say it as shuh-NEHⱢ. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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