Jewel and Gemstone Baby Names

An intriguing Greek name with an appealing meaning.

Interesting on paper, though most people would confuse it with the word peruse.

A jewel-encrusted choice, far more unusual than Pearl.

Saffira is the softer, Latin variation of the English name Sapphire. In sound it is reminiscent of Zephyra.

Derived from the French word for "alone", Solitaire could have potential as a bold word name, thanks to its use on a character in the James Bond franchise and its similarity to the names Sol, Solomon, and Salvatore. While some may be put off by the potential loneliness in the meaning, others might associate it with independence instead .

Japanese name with a special crossover/creative touch via its association with the colorful paintings of acclaimed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo.

Farida is a Muslim name more distinctive than the Americanized Farah/Farrah.

A Latin name with a lot of tango flair.

As with all Japanese names, the meaning of Kin changes depending on which kanji are used.

Rare, with a gleaming, golden image.

So named because it emits sparks when struck with a stone.

A sweet and playful Thai name, Mook may be best known in the US thanks to the character Thidapon "Mook" Sornsin in The White Lotus, played by KPOP star Lalisa Manobal.

A popular unisex Mongolian name with a precious meaning.

A surname and word name of Hebrew origin Leshem is the name of one of the Hoshen jewels, a sacred breastplate worn by the High Priest of the Israelites in the Book of Exodus. It is more specifically linked to the opal.

Marwa literally means "white stone," but is the name of a mountain in Mecca, making it an important name among Muslims. It's also another name for marjoram.

Associated with a vivid red-orange-colored lacquer, would make a more than distinctive color-related choice.

Tahiti is famous for its beautiful pearls, which are cultivated and collected from the black lip oyster. While you might think of pearls being white, Tahitian pearls are known as 'black pearls' and come in black, dark green, and grey with undertones of green, pink, silver blue and yellow. Poerava is the native Tahitian name for the pearls and is used as a feminine name.

A unisex Chinese and Vietnamese with an appealingly simple, vowel-rich spelling.