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'''Diamond''' is a feminine given name derived from the name of the diamond gemstone. The word is derived from the [[ |
'''Diamond''' is a feminine given name derived from the name of the diamond gemstone. The word is derived from the [[Greek language|Greek]] ''adamas''. The name was the 359th most popular name for baby girls born in the United States in 2007.<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/diamond Behind the Name]</ref> ''Deimantė'', a [[Lithuanian language|Lithuanian]] variant, was the 10th most popular name for baby girls born in [[Lithuania]] in 2007.<ref name="lithuania">Department of Statistics to the Government of the Republic of Lithuania (Statistics Lithuania). (2008-05-13). [http://www.stat.gov.lt/lt/pages/view/?id=1625 Įdomioji statistika]. Retrieved 2008-05-22.</ref> |
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The boy hero of the 1871 children's book ''[[At the Back of the North Wind]]'' by [[George McDonald]] is named Diamond. |
The boy hero of the 1871 children's book ''[[At the Back of the North Wind]]'' by [[George McDonald]] is named Diamond. |
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*Diamanda ([[English language|English]]) |
*Diamanda ([[English language|English]]) |
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*Deimantė ([[Lithuanian language|Lithuanian]]) |
*Deimantė ([[Lithuanian language|Lithuanian]]) |
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*Diamanto ([[ |
*Diamanto ([[Latin language|Latin]]) |
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==Notes== |
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Revision as of 00:48, 27 November 2013
 The name Diamond is taken from the gemstone. | |
| Gender | female |
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| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek |
| Meaning | "diamond" |
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| Related names | Deimantė, Diamanda |
Diamond is a feminine given name derived from the name of the diamond gemstone. The word is derived from the Greek adamas. The name was the 359th most popular name for baby girls born in the United States in 2007.[1] Deimantė, a Lithuanian variant, was the 10th most popular name for baby girls born in Lithuania in 2007.[2]
The boy hero of the 1871 children's book At the Back of the North Wind by George McDonald is named Diamond.
Variants
- Diamanda (English)
- Deimantė (Lithuanian)
- Diamanto (Latin)
Notes
- ^ Behind the Name
- ^ Department of Statistics to the Government of the Republic of Lithuania (Statistics Lithuania). (2008-05-13). Įdomioji statistika. Retrieved 2008-05-22.