rough diamond

Someone or something that is unrefined but has many exceptional aspects or underlying potential. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. The young actor was a rough diamond. With some training, she'd become a superstar.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Deon	-	English, African American
Abrahams	['eibrəhæm]
Tzillah	-	Biblical Hebrew
Kimmie	KIM-ee	English
Ayla (2)	-	Turkish
Dvorah	-	Hebrew