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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The blue-green gemstone; from French for 'Turkish (stone),' reflecting the trade route through Turkey by which it reached Europe.
- Origin
- French (via Turkish trade route)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- TUR-kwoyz
Turquoise is the name of the blue-green gemstone, and it comes from the French for 'Turkish (stone)' — a nod to the trade route through Turkey by which the stone reached Europe. It's pronounced TUR-kwoyz.
Meaning & Origin of Turquoise
Meaning: The blue-green gemstone; from French for 'Turkish (stone),' reflecting the trade route through Turkey by which it reached Europe..
Origin: French (via Turkish trade route).
How to Pronounce Turquoise
TUR-kwoyzIPA /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/
Popularity of Turquoise
Turquoise reached its highest U.S. Social Security rank at #1858 in 1987, when 63 babies were given the name. By 2011, the latest year in the data, it had slipped to #19394 with a count of 5.
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FAQ
What does the name Turquoise mean?
The blue-green gemstone; from French for ‘Turkish (stone),’ reflecting the trade route through Turkey by which it reached Europe..
How do you pronounce Turquoise?
Turquoise is pronounced TUR-kwoyz (IPA: /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/).
Is Turquoise a popular name right now?
Turquoise peaked at #1858 in 1987 and is ranked #19394 as of 2011. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1977–2011.)
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