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Treasure name meaning
Last Name
864
in the U.S.
in 2010
864
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Treasure mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Treasure
User Submitted Origins
English
69%
African
15%
Nigerian
8%
French
8%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Nigeria says the name Treasure is of Nigerian origin and means "Wealth".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Treasure is of English origin and means "Highly valued".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Treasure means "Precious thing" and is of English origin.
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Treasure means "Valuable".
- A submission from New Jersey, U.S. says the name Treasure means "Saint" and is of English origin.
- A user from an unknown location says the name Treasure means "Beauty".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Treas"ure
Senses
- Wealth accumulated; especially, a stock, or store of money in reserve."This treasure hath fortune unto us given." [Chaucer.]
- A great quantity of anything collected for future use; abundance; plenty."We have treasures in the field, of wheat and of barley, and of oil and of honey." [Jer. xli. 8.]
- That which is very much valued."Ye shall be peculiar treasure unto me." [Ex. xix. 5.]"From thy wardrobe bring thy chiefest treasure." [Milton.]
Etymology: OE. tresor tresour, F. trésor, L. thesaurus, Gr. � a stone laid up, treasure, probably from the root of � to put, place. See Thesis, and cf. Thesaurus
verb Treas"ure
To collect and deposit, as money or other valuable things, for future use; to lay up; to hoard; usually with up; as, to treasure up gold.
Other Dictionary Sources
- Art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
- A collection of precious things ("the trunk held all her meager treasures")
- Any possession that is highly valued by its owner ("the children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures")
- Accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. ("the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies")
- Be fond of; be attached to
- Hold dear
Wiktionary
From Old French tresor (“treasury”), from Latin thēsaurus (“treasure”), from Ancient Greek θησαυρός (thēsaurós, “treasure house”). Displaced native Middle English schat.
- (uncountable) A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.
- (countable) Anything greatly valued.
- (countable) A term of endearment.
Notable Persons Named Treasure
Notable Persons Named Treasure
Treasure Fingers
Treasure was born in Oklahoma. Treasure is also known as Jones and Ashley.
Treasure Kauapirura
Treasure Kauapirura is a sports team member for the F.C. Civics Windhoek.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Treasure
Notable Persons With the Last Name Treasure
Sisely Treasure
Sisely Treasure is a pop, rock, dance, electronic, and rock music musician. She plays Bass guitar and Keyboard instrument. She was most active from 2002 to present.
Janet Treasure
Janet was born in 1952.
Rachael Treasure
Rachael was given the name Rachael Jennifer Smith on December 4th, 1968 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Darren Treasure
John Treasure
John Treasure was an advertising executive. John was born on June 20th, 1924 in Usk, Monmouthshire. He passed away on February 9th, 2004.
Frank Treasure
Frank was born on January 10th, 1925 in Fremantle. He breathed his last breath on April 9th, 1998.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Treasure | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 66.09% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 27.20% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.93% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.31% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.78% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Treasure
People with the last name Treasure are most frequently White or African American