Yaqut
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yaqut
Yaqut derives from the Arabic word "yāqūt" (ياقوت), meaning "ruby" or "precious stone," with roots in Semitic languages where it referred to valuable gems.
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Etymology
Yaqut derives from the Arabic word "yāqūt" (ياقوت), meaning "ruby" or "precious stone," with roots in Semitic languages where it referred to valuable gems. The name is used primarily in Arabic-speaking Muslim cultures and has historical significance as the name of the renowned 13th-century Arab geographer and lexicographer Yaqut al-Hamawi.
Yaqut currently ranks #17,601 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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