Topaz: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
A yellow-to-golden gemstone
Origin
Greek, via Latin and Old French
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
TOH-paz

Topaz is a Greek, via Latin and Old French girl's name meaning “a yellow-to-golden gemstone”. It appears in 5 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Topaz

Meaning: A yellow-to-golden gemstone.

Origin: Greek, via Latin and Old French.

A common claim: Derived from the Sanskrit word for heat. Actually: The popular claim that it comes from the Sanskrit word for heat is unproven.

How to Pronounce Topaz

TOH-pazIPA /ˈtoʊpæz/

Popularity of Topaz

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