'aeschynite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aeschyne,' where 'aeschyne' meant 'shame' or 'disgrace,' possibly referring to the mineral's dark color.

'aeschyne' transformed into the German word 'Aeschynit,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aeschynite.'

Initially, it referred to the mineral's dark color, but over time it evolved into its current meaning as a specific mineral name.