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Turquoise

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TUR-kwoiz'TUR-kwoiz'2 syllables
🇫🇷French
Bright

MEANING

A blue to green mineral used as a gemstone

ORIGIN

French

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the French word 'turquois', meaning 'Turkish', as the stone was originally brought to Europe from Turkey.

CULTURAL NOTES

Turquoise is highly regarded in many cultures for its distinctive color and is often associated with healing and protection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Turquoise has been used since ancient times in jewelry and ornaments, with significant historical importance in Native American and Persian cultures.

🇬🇧English
Melodic

MEANING

A blue-green color resembling the gemstone

ORIGIN

French

ETYMOLOGY

Same as above, referring to the color of the gemstone.

CULTURAL NOTES

The color turquoise is often associated with calmness, serenity, and creativity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The color name became popular in the English language in the 16th century.

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FAQs About Turquoise

The name Turquoise means "A blue to green mineral used as a gemstone" in French, "A blue-green color resembling the gemstone" in English.
Turquoise has French origins. Derived from the French word 'turquois', meaning 'Turkish', as the stone was originally brought to Europe from Turkey.
Turquoise is pronounced TUR-kwoiz (TUR-kwoiz). 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 Turquoise include Turq, Quoise.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Turquoise include Amber, Jasper, Coral, Sapphire.
The most common spelling is Turquoise. Alternative spellings include Turquois, Turquize.
Turquoise - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations