Amethyst

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos," which means "not drunken." In Greek mythology, it was believed that the gemstone amethyst had the power to ward off drunkenness and bad thoughts.
Pronunciation
AM-eh-thist
AM-ə-thist
Popularity
Amethyst is not a very popular baby name, but it has gained some popularity in recent years. It ranked as the 11,995th most popular baby girl's name in the United States in 2020.

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Amethyst Name meanings & History

The name Amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos," which means "not drunken." In Greek mythology, it was believed that the gemstone amethyst had the power to ward off drunkenness and bad thoughts. From the name of the purple semi-precious stone, which is derived from the Greek negative prefix ἀ (a) and μέθυστος (methystos) meaning "intoxicated, drunk", as it was believed to be a remedy against drunkenness. It is the traditional birthstone of February. Amethyst is a unique and beautiful name that is often chosen for baby girls. It is a great choice for parents who value spirituality and natural beauty.

Zodiac Sign of Amethyst: Action Aries

Synonyms of Amethyst:

A: Action,Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative

M: Memory,Mushy,Manipulative,Mommy,Maternal,Memorabilia,Mother

E: Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Expressive,Enliven

T: Talkative,Touchy,Truth,Testy,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Tacky

H: Hyper,Haggle,Hope,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

S: Status,Sex,Solidity,Success,Security,Social Standing,Sensuality

Amethyst is:

  • a Class name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Amethyst (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) wine; purple-violet gemstone. History: in the ancient world, the amethyst stone was believed to help prevent drunkenness.

Other Forms: Amathist, Amathista, Amathiste, Amathysta, Amathyste, Amethist, Amethista, AmethisteAmathist, Amathista, Amathiste, Amathysta, Amathyste, Amethist, Amethista, Amethiste,Amethistia, Amethysta, Amethyste, Amethystia, Amethystya, Amethystyah


3.) AMETHYST (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name of a purple or violet type of quartz which is a gemstone of the astrological signs of Aries and Scorpio. (AM-EH-THIST)


4.) Amethyst (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) precious gem

Other Forms: Amathist, Ameth


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