Names Categorized "gemstones"

Elmas is a feminine Turkish given name meaning "diamond" in Turkish, ultimately derived from Persian almas (الماس), via Arabic. The name symbolizes purity, strength, and preciousness, reflecting the gemstone's cultural a...

Emerald is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word for the green precious stone, the traditional birthstone of May. The emerald has long been associated with love, fidelity, and rebirth; it is said t...

Erdene is a Mongolian unisex given name and surname that translates to "jewel" or "treasure" in the Mongolian language.Etymology and UsageDerived directly from the Mongolian word эрдэнэ (erdene), meaning "jewel" or "trea...

Erdenechimeg is a feminine Mongolian given name that translates to "jewel ornament" or "treasure decoration." It is composed of two Mongol elements: erdene (эрдэнэ), meaning "jewel, treasure," and chimeg (чимэг), meaning...

Esmaralda is a variant spelling of the name Esmeralda, which means "emerald" in Spanish and Portuguese. The name gained widespread recognition through Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (1831), where Esmeral...

Esmeralda is a Spanish and Portuguese feminine name meaning "emerald". The name derives directly from the word for the precious green gemstone, esmeralda in both languages (ultimately from Latin smaragdus, Greek σμάραγδο...

Eun-ju is a Korean female given name, often spelled Eun-joo, Un-joo, or Un-ju. It was notably the sixth most popular name for baby girls born in South Korea in 1970. Etymology and Meanings The name Eun-ju is formed from...

Fairuz is an alternate transcription of Arabic فيروز (see Fayruz), as well as the usual Malay form. The name derives ultimately from Persian, and means "turquoise (gemstone)" in Arabic, referencing the gemstone prized in...

Fairuza is a feminine given name primarily used in Arabic-speaking regions. It is a variant of Fayruz, a name that ultimately derives from the Persian word for turquoise, a gemstone prized in Middle Eastern jewelry and o...

Fayruz is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "turquoise (gemstone)". The word ultimately derives from Persian, where it originally denoted the blue-green gemstone highly prized in jewelry and decorative arts. As a...

Feruza is the Uzbek form of Firouzeh, a Persian name meaning "turquoise (gemstone)". The name ultimately derives from the Persian word fīrūz (or pīrūz), meaning "victorious", linking it to a deep linguistic and cultural...

Firoozeh is a Persian feminine given name, an alternate transcription of فیروزه (Firouzeh), which means "turquoise" (the gemstone) in Persian. The name can also be interpreted as a feminine form of Firouz, meaning "victo...

Firouzeh is a Persian feminine given name with two possible origins. Primarily, it derives directly from the Persian word for the turquoise gemstone, firouzeh, a term that can also be spelled firoozeh or firuzeh. The pre...

Etymology and OriginFiroz is a Bengali form of the Persian name Firouz, which ultimately derives from Middle Persian Pērōz, meaning "victorious" or "prosperous." The Persian root can be written as پیروز (pīrūz) or فیروز...

Firuzə is the Azerbaijani form of Firouzeh, a Persian-derived feminine given name. In Azerbaijani, the name is also the word for "turquoise" (the gemstone), directly reflecting its etymology. The name traces its roots to...

Firuza is a Tajik feminine given name, derived as the Tajik form of Firouzeh. The name is ultimately rooted in the Persian word for "turquoise" (the gemstone), but it is also often considered a feminine variant of Firouz...

Firuze is a Turkish feminine given name, derived from the Persian name Firouzeh. The name is ultimately connected to the root Firouz, which comes from Persian pīrūz or fīrūz meaning "victorious". However, through its int...

Firuzeh is a Persian feminine name that serves as an alternate transcription of فیروزه, ultimately derived from Firouz (also spelled Firuz or Pirooz), a Persian masculine name meaning "victorious." The name Firuzeh is cl...

Garnet is a feminine given name derived directly from the English vocabulary word garnet, a precious stone that serves as the traditional birthstone for the month of January. The name's appeal stems from the gem's rich,...

Garnette is a feminine variant of the name Garnet, adapted with a typically feminine suffix. The name Garnet itself is derived from the English word for the precious stone, which is the traditional birthstone for January...

Gauhar is a feminine given name primarily used in Kazakhstan, derived from the Persian word gōhar meaning "jewel, gemstone" or also "essence, substance". The name reflects the luxury and beauty associated with precious s...

Gawahir is a feminine Arabic name derived from the word for "jewels" or "gems." It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic Jawahir, which itself comes from the Persian element gōhar meaning "jewel" or "essence." The...

Gema is the Spanish form of Gemma, a name of Italian origin. Gemma originated as a medieval Italian nickname meaning "gem, precious stone" and was notably borne by Gemma Donati, the wife of the 13th-century Italian poet...

Gemma is a feminine given name of Italian origin, ultimately derived from the Latin word gemma, meaning "bud" or "precious stone." Its semantic range in Italian encompasses both a gem/jewel and, more concretely, a cut ge...

Giada is a feminine Italian given name that translates directly to "jade," the precious stone. It serves as the Italian form of Jade, a name derived from the Spanish phrase (piedra de la) ijada meaning "(stone of the) fl...

Gintaras is a Lithuanian masculine given name that directly means "amber" in Lithuanian. The name's wide currency in Lithuania hints at the deep historical and cultural connection Balts have always had to amber, the foss...

Gintarė is a Lithuanian feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Gintaras. The name Gintaras itself means "amber" in Lithuanian, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of amber in Lithuania, wher...

Gohar (also spelled Gauhar or Gawhar) is a given name and surname derived from Persian gōhar (گوهر), meaning "gem, jewel" or "essence, substance." The name is used across several cultures with different gender associatio...

Goharik is the Armenian diminutive of Gohar, a name derived from Persian gōhar, meaning "jewel" or "gemstone." The diminutive suffix -ik conveys endearment or smallness, making Goharik a loving and familiar form akin to...

Gosia is a Polish diminutive of Małgorzata, itself the Polish form of Margaret. The name Margaret ultimately derives from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl", a term that was probably borrowed from an...

Greet is a Dutch short form of Margaret, a name with a rich history and widespread use across Europe. The name Margaret ultimately derives from Latin Margarita, which came from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pear...

Greetje is the Dutch diminutive of Margaret, ultimately derived from the Greek margarites (μαργαρίτης) meaning "pearl", a word likely borrowed from an Indo-Iranian source. The name has been popular in the Netherlands as...

Gréta is a feminine given name used in Hungarian and Icelandic. It is a short form of Margaréta in Hungarian and of Margrét in Icelandic, all ultimately derived from Margaret, which comes from the Greek word margarites,...

Greta is a short form of Margareta, ultimately derived from the Greek word margarites meaning "pearl". This etymology links Greta to a long tradition of names evoking precious gems, a common practice in many cultures. Th...

Gretchen is a female given name of German origin, a diminutive of Margarete, the German form of Margaret. Etymologically, Margaret ultimately derives from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl," which lik...

Grete (also spelled Grethe) is a feminine given name used primarily in Danish, German, and Norwegian cultures. It originated as a short form of Margaret, itself derived from the Greek word margarites (μαργαρίτης), meanin...

Gretel is a German diminutive of Grete, which itself is a short form of Margaret. Ultimately derived from the Greek word margarites meaning "pearl," the name spread across Europe through the veneration of several saints...

Grethe is a Danish and Norwegian short form of Margrethe, which in turn derives from Greek margaritēs meaning "pearl". As a Nordic diminutive, Grethe carries the same elegant connotations as its longer counterpart while...

Greti is a Swiss and Austrian German diminutive of Margarete, the German equivalent of Margaret. As a short, affectionate form, Greti is primarily used in these Alpine regions where diminutives ending in "-i" are a commo...

Griet is a Dutch short form of Margriet, which itself is the Dutch form of Margaret. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pearl." This origin is shared with the English Margar...

Gyeong is a single-syllable Korean unisex name and element in many two-syllable Korean given names. It usually occurs in combination with another character, though it is sometimes used as a stand-alone name. The meaning...

Gyöngyi is a Hungarian feminine given name that derives from the Hungarian word gyöngy, meaning "pearl", itself of Turkic origin. It is often used as a short form of longer names such as Gyöngyvér or Gyöngyvirág, althoug...

Gyöngyvér is a Hungarian feminine name that literally means "sister of pearl." It is a compound of the Hungarian words gyöngy ("pearl") and testvér ("sibling"). The name was invented by the renowned Hungarian poet János...

Helmi is a Finnish and Swedish feminine given name with two overlapping origins. Primarily, it functions as a diminutive of Vilhelmiina or Vilhelmina, which are Finnish and Swedish forms of Wilhelmina. At the same time,...

Hira is a name derived from Sanskrit हीर (hīra), meaning "diamond". While the name primarily carries feminine associations in Pakistan, it is considered unisex in India and Nepal, reflecting cultural differences in namin...

Etymology and MeaningHiroshi is a common masculine Japanese given name. Its meaning varies depending on the kanji used to write it. The name can be composed from single-character kanji such as 寛 (tolerant, generous), 浩...

Hyacinth is an English feminine given name derived from the name of the flower, or from the precious stone (jacinth) that also bears this name. The ultimate source is Greek hyakinthos, referring to a blue or purple gemst...

Etymology and OriginHyacinthus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Hyakinthos (Ὑάκινθος), which is derived from the name of the hyacinth flower. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a beautiful Spartan prince and lover...

Hyeon-ju is a Korean feminine given name. It is typically formed from Sino-Korean 賢 (hyeon) meaning "virtuous, worthy, able" and 珠 (ju) meaning "jewel, pearl," but can also be written with other hanja character combina...

Hyun-joo, also spelled Hyun-ju or 현주, is a Korean given name primarily used for females. It is an alternate transcription of Hyeon-ju, a name composed of Sino-Korean characters. The first element is often hyeon (賢, me...

Inbar is a feminine Hebrew name meaning "amber." Derived from the Hebrew word ‘inbar (עִנְבָּר), the name evokes the warm, golden tones of fossilized tree resin. While the name is unisex in modern Israeli usage, it is pr...

İnci is a Turkish and Azerbaijani feminine given name and also a common surname in Turkey. The name directly derives from the Turkish word inci meaning "pearl." As a given name, it is particularly popular in modern Turke...

Inju is a feminine given name of Kazakh origin, meaning "pearl" in the modern Kazakh language. The name reflects the beauty and rarity associated with pearls, a common metaphorical motif in many cultures. A variant form...

Intan is a feminine given name of Malay and Indonesian origin, meaning "diamond" in both languages. Etymologically, it traces back to Old Javanese hintĕn, a kramanized (polite) form of hīra, which itself derives from San...

Inzhu is a Kazakh feminine given name, an alternate transcription of Інжу (see Inju), which directly translates to "pearl" in the Kazakh language. The name carries cultural and symbolic significance in Kazakh society, wh...

Itzcoatl is a Nahuatl name meaning "obsidian snake" or "obsidian serpent," from the elements itztli "obsidian" and cōātl "snake." The name is most famously borne by Itzcoatl (c. 1380–1440), the fourth king of Tenochtitla...

Jacinth is an English feminine given name derived from the name of the orange precious stone, a variety of zircon. The name ultimately shares its origin with Hyacinth, from Greek hyakinthos, a term that originally referr...

Jada 1 is an elaborated form of the name Jade. Created by adding a feminine suffix or sound, Jada emerged in the 1960s as a variant that offered a fresh take on the gemstone name.Etymology and OriginThe root name Jade co...

Jade is a feminine given name in English and French, derived from the name of the precious stone. The stone's name itself comes from the Spanish phrase piedra de la ijada, meaning "stone of the flank," based on the ancie...

Jaida is a modern English variant of the name Jada, which itself emerged as an elaboration of the gemstone name Jade. The name Jade derives from Spanish (piedra de la) ijada, meaning "(stone of the) flank," based on the...