Where does “Chanel” come from?
Chanel comes from Old French chane, though the ultimate origin and original meaning remain uncertain.
Chanel (English): Chanel, the French fashion house
Definitions
- Chanel, the French fashion house
Ancestry of “Chanel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | Chanel | — |
| 2 | Old French | chanel | Alternative form of chenel |
| 3 | Latin | canālis | a pipe, spout, channel, conduit |
| 4 | Latin | canna | A reed, cane; Anything made of reed or cane;... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | κάννα | giant reed; reed mat |
| 6 | Akkadian | 𒄀 | reed; a certain unit of length |
| 7 | Sumerian | 𒄀 | reed; a certain unit of length |