Amethysta as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Amethysta

What is the meaning of the name Amethysta ?

The baby name Amethysta is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-METH-is-tah (IPA: /æməˈθɪstə/).

Amethysta is Greek in Origin.

Amethysta is a rare elaboration of Amethyst, ultimately from Greek amethystos, “not intoxicated,” via Latin amethystus and French améthyste. The name refers to the violet quartz long believed to ward off drunkenness and to promote clear thought and calm. Its associations extend to royalty and spirituality through the gem’s purple hue, and to February as the traditional birthstone.

Used as a given name in English since the late 19th century’s vogue for nature and gemstone names, Amethysta adds a feminine -a ending with a Latinate flair. It remains uncommon, appearing more in modern baby-name circles than in historical records. International counterparts of the base form include Améthyste (French), Ametista (Italian/Portuguese), and Amatista (Spanish); the streamlined English form is Amethyst. Possible nicknames include Amy, Thea, Essie, and Myst.

⚙ Amethysta is a genuine rarity. We count just 2 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 1 country.