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ChalcedonyChristian Unisex Biblical name meaning

Precious gemstone

Pronunciation: kal-SED-uh-nee

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Name
Chalcedony
Meaning
Precious gemstone
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
kal-SED-uh-nee
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Unisex
Gender

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What does Chalcedony mean?

Chalcedony is a unisex name from Biblical origin meaning "Precious gemstone". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: kal-SED-uh-nee. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Χαλκηδόνη

Χαλκηδόνη, ὄνομα λίθου, σημαίνει πιστότητα καὶ εἰλικρινεία

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

kal-SED-uh-nee

IPA

/kælˈsɛdəni/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Chalcedony is listed as a christian unisex name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Precious gemstone. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Sunday

Lucky Colors

BlueWhite

Lucky Stone

Chalcedony

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Represents nurturing, caring, and healing energies. It is a number of harmony and balance, and can help one develop their inner wisdom and intuition.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateLoyalD = DevotedS = Spiritual

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of steadfastness and faithfulness

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Chalcedony was presumably adopted by the early Christian Church due to its association with the precious stone of the same name. This stone, known for its beauty and durability, symbolized strength, stability, and endurance, qualities that were highly valued in the early Christian community. The use of Chalcedony as a name could reflect the church's belief in the strength and endurance of their faith.
In Christianity, Chalcedony is not a widely recognized name, and any spiritual significance associated with it is not directly attributed to the stone itself, but rather to the symbolism it represents. The name Chalcedony can serve as a reminder of the strength and endurance required to maintain one's faith and commitment to God in various aspects of life. It may also be seen as a symbol of the beauty and value of the spiritual journey and the Christian life.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Chalcedony was a Christian name in the 5th century. The name Chalcedony carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

5th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Chalcedony Monroe (actress)Chalcedony Baxter (model)

Translations

Name Translations

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🇺🇸English

Chalcedony

A gemstone name signifying faithfulness, sincerity, and moral integrity

🇮🇱Hebrew

כלקדוני

שם של אבן יקרה, מסמל נאמנות וכנות

🇬🇷Greek

Χαλκηδόνη

Χαλκηδόνη, ὄνομα λίθου, σημαίνει πιστότητα καὶ εἰλικρινεία

🇮🇹Latin

Chalcedony

Chalcedony, a gemstone name, signifies faithfulness and sincerity

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