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Linked by meaning

Amethyst 璨

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Amethyst (amethyst) and 璨 (lustrous gem) are related in meaning.

The English name

Meaning
The gemstone amethyst, a violet quartzWell attested
Origin
English word

The Chinese character

Meaning
lustrous gem
Source
Unicode Unihan

Sources

Inspired by Chinese naming. The two are linked by what they mean, never by sound or letters.