Prism

βš₯
PRIZ-uhm'PRIZ-um'2 syllables
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MEANING

A transparent optical element with flatPolished surfaces that refract light

ORIGIN

Western

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'prisma', meaning 'something sawed'

CULTURAL NOTES

Prisms are often associated with the dispersion of light into a spectrum of colors.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in scientific studies of light and optics.

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The name Prism means "A transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that refract light" in English.
Prism has Western origins. Derived from the Greek word 'prisma', meaning 'something sawed'
Prism is pronounced PRIZ-uhm (PRIZ-um). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Prism include Pris, Riz.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Prism include Nova, Zephyr, Echo.
The most common spelling is Prism. Alternative spellings include Prizm, Prisme.
Prism - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations