In part from the English word jewel, a precious stone, derived from Old French jouel, which was possibly related to jeu “game”. It is also in part from the surname Jewel or Jewell (a derivative of the Breton name Judicaël), which was sometimes used in honour of the 16th-century bishop of Salisbury John Jewel. It has been in use as a given name since the 19th century.
People with the name Marmaduk have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
People with the name Kalika have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.