Amethyst

Amethyst Meaning & Origin

About Amethyst
The name "Amethyst" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "amethystos," which means "not intoxicated" or "sober." It is a gemstone name associated with the purple variety of quartz and has been historically believed to possess properties that prevent drunkenness and promote clarity of mind. As a name, Amethyst symbolizes sobriety, wisdom, and spiritual awareness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Amethyst are female.

Amethyst Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.26% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AM0ST
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A503023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 M IH0 TH IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈæmɪθɪst/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AM0ST', 'AMTST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amethyst in Braille

Here's how to represent Amethyst in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Amethyst in braille

How to Spell the Name Amethyst in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Amethyst using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Amethyst in sign language

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