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GirlPronounced American English /ˈpɜɹl/; British English /ˈpɜːl/English language family

Pearl

This name comes from the English word pearl for the concretions formed in the shells of some mollusks, ultimately from Medieval Latin perla.

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Pearl is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈpɜɹl/; British English /ˈpɜːl/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈpɜɹl/; British English /ˈpɜːl/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English word pearl for the concretions formed in the shells of some mollusks, ultimately from Medieval Latin perla. Like other gemstone names, it has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century. The pearl is the traditional birthstone for June, and it supposedly imparts health and wealth.

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