Names That Mean Flower

Ixia is a botanical name referring to a genus of plants native to South Africa. The name actually refers to an unrelated plant; those in the ixia family are commonly known as corn lilies.

A name with a variety of possibly origins, Roselaine can be considered a variation Roseline, Rosalind, Roselène, or Rosaline or a compound name blending Rose and Helène, Rose and Elaine, or Rose and Madelaine. It was moderately well-known in Brazil from the mid-'50s through until the '90s.

Predominantly used in Pakistan and India (where it might also appear as Juveria), this Urdu and Arabic name has several possible meanings.

Primula is related to Primrose, the name and the flower, and would make a quirky yet charming (or is it charming yet quirky?) botanical name for a first daughter.

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Barrett made this lovely and unusual flower name familiar to English speakers. Giacinda is the Italian version.

Pretty, pan-botanical Cherokee choice.

Overly teasable.

Palindromic name often heard in Ethiopia.

A bright and succinct name of Turkish origin, with a glowing meaning to match, Zerrin derives from the Persian zarrin. It is also used as the Turkish word for daffodil, lending the name a springy feel. Actress Zerrin Tekindor and singer Zerrin Özer are notable bearers.

Could be used in an Indian family for a garden-lover's son.

Has a pleasantly fizzy, effervescent feeling.

A significant name in Islamic tradition, Juwayriyyah was borne by the eighth wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Also spelled Juwayriya, Juwairiyya, and Juwairiya, the name has two meanings depending on which syllable is emphasized, though many use them interchangeably.

Irit means "asphodel," which refers to a genus of perennial flower native to the Mediterranean and Middle East.

The Hawaiian word for sunflower is also used figuratively for people who gaze toward the sun, and has a nice resonance with Lion King name Nala.

The Italian form of Jasmine and Yasmin.

Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.

An elaborate and pretty name with plenty of strength too, Chavatzelet means "lily". It likely comes from the phrase Chavatzelet HaSharon in the Old Testament book, the Song of Solomon, translating to "rose of Sharon", which is thought to refer to a sand lily.

A virtually unknown choice in the U.S and rare in its native Turkey too, Papatya is nevertheless attractive and usable for the baby namer who truly wants something different, but with a familiar and floral meaning. It comes directly from the Turkish word for "daisy".

Ubah is a floral Muslim name that travels light — easily transitioning between languages and cultures. The Real Housewives of New York's Ubah Hassan is a current notable bearer.