meaning for jewel
Jewel [jew-el]â¼ as a girls' name is pronounced JEW-al. It is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Jewel is plaything, delight. Literally, a precious gem. The given name may derive from its use as a term of affection as well as the 19th century vogue for jewel names like Beryl and Ruby. Pop singer Jewel.