Unisex name
Giok name meaning
“jade gemstone”
Giok is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning jade gemstone. It comes from Hokkien gio̍k, the reading of the character 玉, which means jade. The same element also occurs in Chinese personal names, retaining its connection with the gemstone.
What does Giok mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Giok
From Hokkien gio̍k, the reading of 玉 meaning jade. This element also occurs in Chinese personal names.
| Linguistic origin | Chinese |
|---|---|
| Common in | Chinese-Indonesian |
| Starts with | G |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Giok
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Giok, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Giok: jade gemstone
- Sandy: defender of humankind
- Respati: Brihaspati; Jupiter; Thursday
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Meaning of each word
- Giok: jade gemstone
- Mardika: free, unbound
- Bhakti: devotion, profound loyalty
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Giok Asta
Meaning of each word
- Giok: jade gemstone
- Asta: eight
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Meaning of each word
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
- Giok: jade gemstone
- Khrisna: black or dark in color
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Giok Atmo
Meaning of each word
- Giok: jade gemstone
- Atmo: soul or inner self
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Meaning of each word
- Giok: jade gemstone
- Mulyawan: valuable, noble
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
How to pronounce Giok
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /giɔʔ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦶꦲꦺꦴꦏ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮤᮇᮊ᮪ |
Is Giok a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Giok is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 55% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Giok ranks #277 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Giok
Names with related meanings
- Ratna♀Gem, precious stone
- Rita♀A precious pearl
- Retno♀A precious gemstone
- Intan♀A precious diamond
- Mutiara♀A pearl formed inside a shell
- Permata♀Precious stone, gem
- Komalasari♀Precious essence of a jewel
- Manik♂♀Jewel or ornamental bead
- Mustika♀Precious gemstone
- Tiara♀Small ornamental crown
- Kumala♀Gemstone, precious jewel
- Ratnawati♀One who possesses jewels
FAQ about the name Giok
What is the meaning of Giok?
Giok means jade gemstone. From Hokkien gio̍k, the reading of 玉 meaning jade. This element also occurs in Chinese personal names.
Is Giok a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Giok is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 55% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Giok?
Giok is of Chinese origin.
How many syllables does Giok have?
Giok has 2 syllables (Gi-ok) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Giok?
Giok ranks #277 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Giok?
Some ideas: Giok Sandy Respati; Giok Mardika Bhakti; Giok Asta.
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