Beryll

Beryll is the German variant of the English name Beryl, which carries the meaning 'the Beryll', a gemstone derived from the mineral Beryll. The origin of the term goes back to Sanskrit, where the word vaiḍūrya (वैडूर्य) stands for 'gemstone' and eventually made its way into German through the ancient Greek form bḗryllos (βήρυλλος) and the Latin beryllus.

What does the name Beryll mean?

Beryll is a variant and the German form of the English name Beryl, meaning 'the Beryll', which is derived from the gemstone of the same name. The term has its roots in Sanskrit, where vaiḍūrya (वैडूर्य) means 'gemstone'. Through the ancient Greek bḗryllos (βήρυλλος) and the Latin beryllus, the German word Beryll developed. This name is primarily used for females but can also be found in male form. Nowadays, Beryll is quite rare and is mainly found in English and German-speaking regions. In Turkish, the form Beril can be found.

Where does the name Beryll come from?

The name Beryll is both a female and a male first name and has its roots in Sanskrit, where it carries the meaning 'the Beryll'.

How do you pronounce Beryll?

The pronunciation of Beryll sounds clear and slightly shiny. The name is generally pronounced as 'Be-rüll' [bəˈʁʏl], with a gentle beginning that transitions into a closed final syllable. The double 'll' at the end provides a stable conclusion. Overall, the name conveys a compact and structured impression – soft at the beginning and clear at the end.

When is the name day of Beryll?

The name day of Beryll is celebrated on March 21 to commemorate Saint Birillus of Catania.

Popularity

In Switzerland, the first name Beryll ranks 14,654th in the list of most common first names, with 9 people bearing this name. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the distribution is as follows: In Germany, Beryll is represented in the federal states of Berlin (14.3%), Hesse (14.3%), Lower Saxony (28.6%), and Saxony (42.9%). In Austria, the name is exclusively found in Upper Austria (100.0%).