Amethyst name - Meaning of Amethyst

Amethyst name - Meaning of Amethyst

Gender

Feminine

Lucky Number

3

Usage

English (Rare), Greek

Pronounced

AM-ə-thist

Amethyst Meaning

From the name of the precious stone, which is Greek in origin and means "not drunk", as it was believed to be a remedy against drunkenness. Amethyst originates in Greek language and is taken from the name of a purle gemstone. The word originally meant "protected from intoxication", since it was believed to protect its owner against being drunk. Amethyst is mainly used in jewelry making and it is also the birthstone of the month of February.