Beryl
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Beryl
The name Beryl means "sea-green gemstone" and derives from the Greek word *beryllos*, which referred to the beryl mineral.
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Etymology
The name Beryl means "sea-green gemstone" and derives from the Greek word *beryllos*, which referred to the beryl mineral. It has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, gaining popularity in the 19th century as a jewel name, though it has no specific religious significance.
Beryl currently ranks #11,101 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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