Precious

Gender Feminine
Usage English (African), African American (Modern)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/(African English, English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the English word precious, ultimately derived from Latin pretiosus, a derivative of Latin pretium "price, worth".

Related Names

Rootpretium

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Entry updated April 23, 2024