Sapphire

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    Origin:
  • Hebrew: Gem; beautiful
  • Greek: From the jewel, a blue gemstone
Description:
Move over Pearls and Rubys of the world, here comes Sapphire. While it may not carry the cache of its trendier semi-precious stone sisters, Sapphire may be worth a second look. The "fire" sound contained in this beautiful name gives it a bright, bold sound. Of Hebrew origin, the Biblical Sapphira offended God by lying, and met with death as a result. And now that gem names are back on the map, September's beguiling birthstone is poised to claim its rightly fame as a vibrant, gorgeous girl's name.
Popularity:
How popular is Sapphire? Here's how many babies were named Sapphire over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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