Traditionally in Kryptionian, 'El' means star and 'Kal' means child - so Kal El would be 'Star Child'. However, extending the meaning of El - 'Child of God'. (Also, traditionally, Krypton's creator god was named Rao and so was their star.) dance

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The World of Lois & Clark
Richard White to Lois Lane: Lois, Superman is afraid of you. What chance has Clark Kent got? - After the Storm