Amethyst \a-methy-st, am(e)-thyst\ as a girl's name is pronounced AM-uh-thist. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Amethyst is "precious purple jewel". According to ancient Greek superstition, an amethyst protected its owner against the effects of strong drink. The amethyst is the birthstone for February.

Amethyst has 4 variant forms: Amathyst, Amatista, Amethist and Amethiste.