Diamond
From the English word for the clear, colourless precious stone, traditionally the birthstone of April. The word traces back through Late Latin diamas to Latin adamas, from Greek meaning "unconquerable, unbreakable".
Meaning and origin
Diamond is a modern coinage as a given name, drawn directly from the gemstone word.
How to pronounce Diamond
| English (US) | DY-mund /ˈdaɪ.mənd/ |
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