What Does the Name Coral Mean
The name Coral comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Coral below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Coral Name Meaning
English, SpanishFrom the English and Spanish word coral for the underwater skeletal deposits which can form reefs. It is ultimately derived (via Old French and Latin) from Greek κοραλλιον (korallion).
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