Names That Mean Flower

Jessamy

English, variation of Jessamine

"jasmine flower"

Jessamy and big sister Jessamine are all but unknown in the U.S., but make distinctive alternatives to overexposed Jessica, Jessie, and Jasmine.

Jessamyn

Variant spelling of Jessamine

"jasmine flower"

An alternative spin on Jasmine and Jessica, Jessamyn is a spelling variation of floral Jessamine, with just a little less frill. Notable bearers include writer Jessamyn West, wrestler Jessamyn Duke,…

Kannika

Thai

"flower"

This Thai name can get shortened to Niki or Nika.

Kantuta

Quechua

"flower"

Kantuta is the Quechua name for the national flower of both Bolivia and Peru, which is known for flowering around Christmas time. With its vivid green foliage and extremely bright red bell-shaped…

Rozella

Variation of Rosalia, Latin

"rose"

This rare choice from the Rose family might be a variation of Rosalia or a combination name marrying Rose and Ella. That gives you the nicknames Rosie or Ellie.

Linnea

Swedish

"twinflower, lime tree"

Linnea is an attractive Scandinavian name that derives from the renowned 18th century Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, who developed the Linnean system of classifying plants and animals. Linnea is…

Penthia

Greek

"flower"

Penthia might not be the most charming flower name, but as the lovely Penelope ascends, and the lovely Cynthia fades away, a compromise may be in order.

Gelsey

Persian

"flower"

This name was given a lithe and graceful image by ballerina Gelsey Kirkland, but was later far surpassed by Kelsey and Chelsea.

Golnar

Persian

"pomegranate flower"

A Persian name with a pretty meaning and a dignified sound, Golnar is floral and fruity with orange-red hues. Notable bearers include businesswoman, Golnar Khosrowshahi and singer Golnar Shahyar. An…

Pema

Tibetan

"lotus flower"

Pema is related to the more familiar Hindu name Padma and means lotus flower. This delightful name was given to only 14 girls in the USA last year, so it's guaranteed to be a unique choice. Pema is…

Hinata

Japanese

"sunflower; facing the sun"

Hinata is a unisex Japanese name and surname but is primarily seen as a given name among women. It has many possible meanings, most of which have something to do with the sun.

Hokona

Japanese

"harmony; flower"

Iolanthe

Greek

"violet flower"

Iolanthe is known primarily through the 1882 Gilbert & Sullivan operetta of that name, in which the title character is a fairy. Iolanthe is a softer version of Yolanda, and is the kind of…

Ianthe

Greek

"purple flower"

Like Violet, Lavender and Lilac, Ianthe is a purple flower name. Chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter, Ianthe has a poetic, romantic, almost ethereal quality. In the ancient myth, she was the…

Violante

Greek and Latin

"purple flower"

Too close to violent.

Irit

Hebrew

"asphodel flower"

Irit means "asphodel," which refers to a genus of perennial flower native to the Mediterranean and Middle East. Edgar Allen Poe wrote about asphodel: "and when, one by one, the white daisies shrank…

Chika

Japanese

"one thousand flowers; scattering flowers; beautiful wisdom"

Cleome

English flower name

"spider flower"

A pretty plant with pink or lilac flowers.