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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A precious blue gemstone
- Origin
- English (from the gemstone name, ultimately via Latin and Greek from a Semitic root)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- SAF-ire
Sapphire comes straight from the gemstone name — a precious blue stone whose word made its way into English through Latin and Greek, tracing back further to a Semitic root. It's a name with no hidden layer to dig for: it means exactly what it sounds like, that deep blue stone itself.
Meaning & Origin of Sapphire
Meaning: A precious blue gemstone.
Origin: English (from the gemstone name, ultimately via Latin and Greek from a Semitic root).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sapphire
SAF-ireIPA /ˈsæfaɪər/
Popularity of Sapphire
In 2024, Sapphire ranked #1037 with 242 babies given the name, down from its more recent high of #913 in 2022, when 301 babies received it.
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FAQ
What does the name Sapphire mean?
A precious blue gemstone. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sapphire?
Sapphire is pronounced SAF-ire (IPA: /ˈsæfaɪər/).
Is Sapphire a popular name right now?
Sapphire is near its all-time peak (#913 in 2022), ranked #1037 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2024.)
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