Names Categorized "gemstones"

Midge is a feminine given name in English usage, primarily known as a variant of Madge. Madge itself is a diminutive of Margaret, a name with a long and storied history. As such, Midge ultimately traces its roots to the...

Ming is a unisex Chinese given name written with various characters, most commonly 明 (míng meaning 'bright, light, clear') or 铭 (míng meaning 'inscribe, engrave'), as well as other homophonous characters. The name is d...

Min-gyu (also spelled Min-kyu) is a Korean given name for boys. It was the eighth-most popular name for baby boys in South Korea in 1990. The name is composed of two syllables written with various hanja (Sino-Korean char...

Minh is a Vietnamese given name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese reading of the Chinese character 明 (minh), meaning “bright,” “clear,” or “intelligent.” The name carries strong connotations of clarity, wisdom, and enlig...

Min-jae is a Korean given name, typically masculine, composed of two Sino-Korean syllables. The first syllable, min, can be written with hanja characters such as 珉 or 玟, both meaning "jade" or "stone resembling jade"....

Min-kyu (also spelled Min-gyu) is a Korean male given name that follows the conventions of Korean naming: it consists of two syllables written in Hangul as 민 and 규, and can be written in Hanja (Sino-Korean characters)....

Momi is a Hawaiian feminine given name that translates to "pearl" in the Hawaiian language. As a traditional Hawaiian name, it reflects the cultural significance of the ocean and its treasures, with pearls symbolizing be...

Morvarid is a Persian given name that directly translates to "pearl" (مر‌واری‌د) in Persian. Culturally and linguistically, the name originates from the Persian word for pearl, which has been used in Persian poetry and l...

Mundzuk (also recorded as Mundzucus, Mundiucus, or Μουνδίουχος) was a Hunnic chieftain who lived in the early 5th century. He is best known as the father of the famous Hunnic king Attila and his brother Bleda, as well as...

Myeong (also spelled Myung, Myong, or Myoung) is a Korean unisex given name and family name, derived from Sino-Korean 明 (myeong) meaning 'bright, light, clear'. As a given name, it can be written with various hanja char...

Mysie is a variant of the name Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Mairead (the Scottish Gaelic form of Margaret). As a feminine given name, Mysie shares the core meaning of Margaret—“pearl”—through its etymological...

Myung is a Korean given name and surname, also appearing as an element in two-syllable Korean given names. It derived from the Sino-Korean word myeong (명), often written with the hanja character 明 meaning 'bright, ligh...

Neela is a feminine given name of South Asian origin, primarily used in Nila. It means "dark blue," symbolizing the color of the sky, oceans, and precious gemstones such as blue sapphire. The name is common among Hindu f...

Neelam (also spelled Neelum) is a feminine given name used primarily in Hindi- and Marathi-speaking regions of India. It is an alternate transcription of the Marathi name Nilam (from Sanskrit nīla meaning "dark blue"), a...

Neelima is a feminine given name used predominantly in India, found as an alternate transcription of Hindi or Marathi नीलिमा and of Telugu నీలిమ. It is ultimately a variant of the name Nilima, which in turn derives from...

Negin (Persian: نگین) is a Persian female given name that means "gemstone", specifically referring to a rare diamond or the central stone set in a piece of jewelry such as a ring or necklace. The direct translation of Ne...

Ngọc is a Vietnamese feminine given name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word ngọc (玉), meaning "jade", "precious stone", or "gem". As a Vietnamese name, it belongs to a tradition of selecting names based on meaningful...

Nigina is a feminine given name used primarily in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It is the Tajik and Uzbek form of Negin, a Persian name meaning "gemstone".EtymologyThe name Negin (نگین) is derived from Persian, meaning "gem...

Nila is a feminine given name with deep roots in Sanskrit, where it derives from the word nīla (नील), meaning "dark blue." The name is widely used across several languages and cultures, including Burmese, Indonesian, Hin...

Nilam is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit नील (nīla) meaning "dark blue." This name evokes the rich, deep hue of the sapphire and is particularly popular in Hindi and Marathi-speaking regions...

Nilima is a feminine given name widely used in Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu-speaking regions of India. The name is a modern formation derived from Sanskrit नील (nīla), meaning "dark blue" – the color of the vast sky and th...

Norbu is a Tibetan male given name meaning "jewel." The term, which can also serve as a surname, is written in the Tibetan script as ནོར་བུ་ and in Chinese as 诺布 (Nuòbù). As a common element in Tibetan nomenclature, it...

Onyx is a unisex English given name derived directly from the word for the gemstone, a banded variety of chalcedony known for its striking black, red, or other colors. The name ultimately comes from the Ancient Greek ὄνυ...

Opal is a feminine given name directly derived from the English word for the iridescent gemstone. The name is particularly associated with the birthstone for October, making it a popular choice among those born in that m...

Opaline is an elaborated form of Opal, also used as an English and French word meaning "resembling an opal."Etymology and Linguistic BackgroundThe name Opaline derives from the gemstone Opal, which ultimately comes from...