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Female

Precious

Name Meaning:

From the English word 'precious,' meaning "of great value" or "beloved," derived from Latin 'pretiosus.'

Noteable Namesakes

Precious (Novel by Sapphire/Film Title); Precious Adams (Ballerina); Precious Achiuwa (Basketball Player - Male, unusual)

Origin

Latin/English

Popularity

US: #817, UK: Unranked

Variations/Nicknames

Prec; Cious

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