TheNameDBJewel
FeminineMeaning
A precious stone or something of great value.
Etymology
Jewel derives from the Old French 'jouel' and Latin 'jocale' (plaything, trinket), ultimately from 'jocus' (joke, game). The word evolved to mean precious gems and became used as a given name in the 19th century.
About the Name Jewel
Jewel is a virtue name from the 19th-century tradition of naming children after precious objects and qualities. It remains in use as a distinctive feminine name emphasizing value and beauty.