Amethyst
The name refers to the purple gemstone and means not drunken.
Greek, English
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Amethyst
“The name refers to the purple gemstone and means not drunken.”
Am-uh-thist
Greek, English origin
8 letters
3 syllables
About this name
From the Greek 'a-methystos'. In ancient folklore, the amethyst gemstone was believed to protect its owner from intoxication and ensure a clear mind.
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Pairs well with
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Sibling set: Alexander, Alexander, Archimedes