Names That Mean Pine
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Kiefer
German
"barrel maker; pine"
Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to…
Oren
Hebrew
"laurel or pine tree"
Soft and sensitive name often heard in Israel.
Matsu
Japanese
"pine tree; close harbor"
Daru
Hindi
"pine or cedar"
Accessible, aromatic Indian name.
Huon
Tasmanian tree name
"huon river pine"
A name gaining recognition in Australia, based on the huon pine tree which grows in Tasmania. Boatbuilders especially love this rare wood, which floats well, is resistant to rot, and has a strong…
Matsu
Japanese
"pine tree; close harbor"
Pinja
Finnish
"stone pine"
Pinja fell off the Finnish popularity charts in 2013.
Ixia
Greek
"pine thistle"
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.
