Precious gem
Pronunciation: JOO-ul
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Jewel is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Precious gem". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JOO-ul. Lucky number: 14. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Τζέβελ
Πολύτιμος λίθος, σύμβολο φωτός και ομορφιάς
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
JOO-ul
IPA
/ˈdʒuːəl/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
14
Lucky Day
(Monday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The name Jewel was given to Queen Elizabeth I of England during her reign from 1558 to 1603. Her subjects bestowed this name upon her due to her inner beauty and the treasures of her realm.
1558-1603
Another Jewel was Saint Jewel, a sixth-century English nun and abbess. She was known for her virtuous life and her miraculous powers of healing. The name Jewel was given to her because she was considered a precious gem among her community.
Sixth century
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Jewel
a precious stone, symbolizing light, beauty, and spiritual value
ג'ול
אבן יקרה, סמל לאור ויופי
Τζέβελ
Πολύτιμος λίθος, σύμβολο φωτός και ομορφιάς
Jewel
pretiosus lapis, symbolum lucis et pulchritudinis
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