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Jewel name meaning
Last Name
862
in the U.S.
in 2010
862
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Jewel mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Jewel
User Submitted Origins
English
66%
Filipino (Philippines)
21%
Fijian
3%
German
3%
Islamic/Muslim
3%
African
3%
Native American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Canada, the name Jewel is of English origin and means "A precious gem".
- A submission from Malaysia says the name Jewel means "Precious stone".
- A submission from Philippines says the name Jewel means "Valuable treasure".
- A submission from Kenya says the name Jewel means "My love".
- A user from Mississippi, U.S. says the name Jewel means "Joy in french".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Jew"el
Senses
- An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design."Plate of rare device, and jewels Of rich and exquisite form." [Shak.]
- A precious stone; a gem.
- An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing."Our prince ( jewelof children)." [Shak.]
- A bearing for a pivot a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone, as a ruby.
Etymology: OE. juel jowel, OF. jouel juel joiel, F. joyau, dim. of OF. joie joy, jewel, F. joie joy. See Joy
verb Jew"el
To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels; to bejewel.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
- A person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry
- Adorn or decorate with precious stones ("jeweled dresses")
Wiktionary
From jewel.
- A female given name from English from the noun jewel, used since the end of the 19th century.
- A male given name from English, a variant of Jewell, or from "jewel" like the female name.
Notable Persons Named Jewel
Notable Persons Named Jewel
Jewel
Jewel is a pop music, folk music, pop rock, and country music singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, author, and poet. She plays Guitar, Autoharp, Taylor Guitars, and Vocals. She has been prominent since 1994. Jewel was given the name Jewel Kilcher on May 23rd, 1974 in Payson, Utah, United States.
Jewel Staite
Jewel Staite is an actress and actor. She was most active from 1991 to present. Jewel was born on June 2nd, 1982 in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.
James Best
James Best was a film, television, voice actor, artist, acting coach, college professor, singer-songwriter, voice acting, and professor. He was most prominent from 1950 to 2013. James was given the name Jewel Jules Franklin Guy on July 26th, 1926 in Powderly, Kentucky, U.S. He left this life on April 6th, 2015.
Jewel Mary
Jewel Mary is an actress, television anchor, model, and news presenter. Her ongoing career started in 2014. Jewel was born on July 11th, 1990.
Sammi Smith
Sammi Smith was a country music, outlaw country, and country pop singing and songwriter. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1968 to 2005. Sammi was given the name Jewel Faye Smith on August 5th, 1943 in Orange County, California, U.S. She passed away on February 12th, 2005.
Jewel Shepard
Jewel Shepard is a film actress and writer. Jewel was born on January 3rd, 1958 in --01-03.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Jewel
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jewel
Jewel
Jewel is a pop music, folk music, pop rock, and country music singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, author, and poet. She plays Guitar, Autoharp, Taylor Guitars, and Vocals. She has been prominent since 1994. Jewel was given the name Jewel Kilcher on May 23rd, 1974 in Payson, Utah, United States.
Johnny Jewel
Johnny Jewel is an electronic music musician. He has been prominent since 1994. Johnny was given the name John Padgett in Houston, Texas, U.S. Johnny is also known as John David V.
Nite Jewel
Nite Jewel is a lo-fi music, alternative dance, and electronic music composer, singer-songwriter, multimedia artist, and multimedia. She plays Electronic keyboard and Vocals. She was most prominent from 2008 to 2008. Nite was given the name Ramona Gonzalez .
Jimmy Jewel
Jimmy Jewel was a comedy actor and music hall artist. Jimmy was given the name James Arthur Thomas Jewel Marsh on December 4th, 1909 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Jimmy is also known as Maurice Marsh. He died on December 3rd, 1995.
Iqbal Asif Jewel
Iqbal Asif Jewel is a musician.
Izetta Jewel
Izetta Jewel was a stage actress, politician, women's rights activist, and radio personality. Izetta was given the name Izetta Jewel Kenney on November 24th, 1883 in Hackettstown, New Jersey, U.S.A. Izetta is also known as Izetta Jewel Brown and Izetta Jewel Miller. She died on November 14th, 1978.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Jewel | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 75.41% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 16.36% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 4.29% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.70% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.97% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 1.28% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Jewel
People with the last name Jewel are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Jewel
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