Jet
Jet is a unisex name of English origin meaning “black gemstone; hard black lignite.” Jet is an English word name referring to the deep black gemstone used in Victorian mourning jewelry, itself derived via…
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what does Jet mean?
The name Jet means “black gemstone; hard black lignite.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Jet is an English word name referring to the deep black gemstone used in Victorian mourning jewelry, itself derived via Old French from the Greek gagates (from Gagas, a town in Lycia). As a name it has a cool, kinetic energy.
who are famous people named Jet?
- Jet (Australian rock band)
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