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Linked by meaning

Emerald 琰

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Emerald (emerald) and 琰 (glittering gem) are related in meaning.

The English name

Meaning
The gemstone emerald, used as an English form of EsmeraldaWell attested
Origin
English word

The Chinese character

Meaning
glittering gem
Source
Unicode Unihan

Sources

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