Meaning and Origin
What does the name Amethyst mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Amethyst
User Submitted Origins
Greek
64%
English
31%
German
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Amethyst means "Amethyst is a purple gemstone said to bring good sleep and no stress".
- A submission from Canada says the name Amethyst means "Purple gemstone".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Amethyst means "Amethyst is a name for purple quartz. It is the gemstone of February. In Greek it means 'not intoxicated'. It was believed that the crystal would prevent a wearer from intoxication of alcohol or drugs".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Amethyst is of German origin and means "Purple Lightning".
- A user from Sweden says the name Amethyst is of English origin and means "Gem".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Amethyst is of English origin and means "Ameythst Stone".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
Am"e*thyst
Senses
- [Min] A variety of crystallized quartz, of a purple or bluish violet color, of different shades. It is much used as a jeweler's stone.
- [Her] A purple color in a nobleman's escutcheon, or coat of arms.
Etymology: F. ametiste amatiste, F. améthyste, L. amethystus, fr. Gr. � without drunkenness; as a noun, a remedy for drunkenness, the amethyst, supposed to have this power; 'a priv. + � to be drunken, � strong drink, wine. See Mead
Other Dictionary Sources
- A transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
- Of a moderate purple color
Wiktionary
From the gemstone amethyst.
- A female given name
- The Australian rapper Iggy Azalea was born Amelia Kelly.
Amethyst was also found in the following language(s): German