Crimson

English color name
"rich deep red"

Crimson Origin and Meaning

The name Crimson is a boy's name meaning "rich deep red".

Crimson is a rare unisex color name used more frequently among baby girls.

The word "crimson" was derived from the name of the Kermes insect which produces the dye associated with the color. The insect name evolved from the Arabic word qermez, meaning "red."

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