Oleander

o-lee-ANNE-der

Botanical Name

Oleander Origin and Meaning

The name Oleander is a girl's name.

The name of this pretty Mediterranean shrub is reminiscent of vintage Olive, and interestingly its etymology appears to overlap too: oleander most likely derives from Greek rhododendron "rose tree", with its form successively influenced by laurea "laurel" and olea "olive tree".

20 Names Similar to Oleander

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The name Oleander in Pop Culture

• "White Oleander " novel by Janet Fitch and later film, in which the main character uses oleander to poison her husband