Who named the colour TURQUOISE?

Question

Who named the colour TURQUOISE?

Answer 1

I think it is a cool name but i admit it sounds a little weird. i dont have any idea if anyone even knows who made up words or how they did it. They must have just put sounds together and chosen the ones thst sounded the coolest. It has always puzzled me as well.

Answer 2

I love the name - it's my favourite colour.

It's French for Turkish. It's called this because it [the gem] was transported to Europe through Turkey.

Answer 3

Sounds French.