Name:
Jewel
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
French
Meaning:
Jewel originates in English language and is taken from the word for a precious stone, a piece of mineral used to make jewelry. As a feminine given name it has been used since the 19th century but nowadays is not overly popular in the United States. It functions as a surname as well.
Pronunciation:
JOOL
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Jewelene
Jewell
Jewella
Jewelle
Jewelyn
Famous Jewel:
Jewel Shepard : actress
Jewel Staite : actress