Precious
PRESH-us
Popularity
#2570
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
19,489
Peak Year
#746 in 2001
First Recorded
1897
Style
Soft & Gentle, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Precious is an English word name signifying something of great value, cherished and beloved.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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