 An amethyst ring stone. The name is taken from the name for the semi-precious quartz used to make jewelry such as the birthstone for February. | |
| Gender | Primarily female |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Greek |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Amethyst |
Amethyst is a given name derived from a semi-precious violet variety of quartz that is also used to make jewelry. Ancient Greeks believed the stone prevented intoxication. An amethyst is also the birthstone for people born in February. [1]
The name may refer to:
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz. The name comes from the Koine Greek αμέθυστος amethystos from α- a-, "not" and μεθύσκω methysko / μεθώ metho, "intoxicate", a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. Ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication.
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