The baby name Amethist is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæməθɪst/ (AM-uh-thist).
The baby name Amethist is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæməθɪst/ (AM-uh-thist).
Amethist is in Origin.
Amethist is a given-name form of the gemstone, a variant of English Amethyst. The term derives from Greek améthystos, “not intoxicated,” via Latin amethystus and French améthyste; the stone was once worn to guard against drunkenness and has come to signify clarity, temperance, and spiritual protection. The Amethist spelling matches Dutch usage and echoes similar forms across Europe.
As a personal name, Amethyst surfaced in the late Victorian vogue for jewel names (Ruby, Pearl), with occasional use since. Amethist is rarer, found in Dutch-influenced contexts and among modern parents seeking a distinctive look. International variants of the underlying word include Amethyst (English), Amethist (Dutch), Améthyste (French), Ametista (Italian/Portuguese), Amatista (Spanish), Ametyst (Polish), and Ametist (Romanian). Nicknames such as Ami, Thea, and Misty are common. Meaning: sobriety, protection, clear-mindedness.
Amethist is exceptionally rare. There are only 2 recorded uses on record, spread over 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
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