Obsidian comes from the word obsidian — Latin obsidianus, a glassy black volcanic stone (named, per Pliny, after Obsius, who reputedly first found it), long prized for sharp blades, mirrors, and ornaments. A bold, sleek, striking gemstone/word-name; nickname Sid or Obi.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-black-volcanic-glass at the root, and striking.

Did you know? Obsidian is a glossy black volcanic glass (Latin obsidianus, named after the Roman Obsius) — prized for blades and mirrors; a bold, sleek, striking word/gemstone-name.

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Oxford English Dictionary — obsidian — word origin

Variations

Obsydian

Nicknames

SidObi

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What does the name Obsidian mean?

Obsidian is the word for 'a black volcanic glass' (a gemstone-name).

How do you pronounce Obsidian?

It's said əb-SID-ee-ən /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Obsidian a boy or girl name?

Obsidian is a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Obsidian?

Obsidian is a very rare name in the U.S.