Sapphire or Saphire?
Two spellings, side by side.
Sapphire and Saphire are two spellings of the same sound. Sapphire is listed with the meaning "Derived from the Greek word for the blue gemstone, this name symbolizes beauty and preciousness. It has been used for centuries to denote something rare" and Saphire with "Precious blue gemstone". Sapphire is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Sapphire | Saphire |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Derived from the Greek word for the blue gemstone, this name symbolizes beauty and preciousness. It has been used for centuries to denote something rare. | Precious blue gemstone |
| Origin | Greek | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Sap-phi-re | Sa-phi-re |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Sapphire and Saphire
Is Sapphire or Saphire more common?
Sapphire is more often searched and saved on this site; Saphire is also used.
Do Sapphire and Saphire mean the same?
Sapphire: "Derived from the Greek word for the blue gemstone, this name symbolizes beauty and preciousness. It has been used for centuries to denote something rare". Saphire: "Precious blue gemstone".
How do you say Sapphire?
In parts: Sap-phi-re. Saphire is said the same way.
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