Names That Mean Flower

  1. Vardan
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      A handsome and floral name, Vardan is a popular choice in Armenia where it ranks in the Top 50 and has done since records began in the late 2000s. Likely derived from the Iranian vard or the Arabic warda it could mean "rose".
  2. Penthia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Wapikwanew
    • Origin:

      Cree
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
  4. Lililehua
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "scarlet sage"
    • Description:

      A pretty, botanical choice that features in a much covered song called Pua Lililehua, this is the Hawaiian name for salvia coccinea, a plant with bright red flowers, more commonly known as Scarlet Sage, Tropical Sage or Texas Sage. Olympic surfer Carissa Moore chose Lililehua for her daughter Olena's middle name in 2025.
  5. Frostlilja
    • Origin:

      Swedish, Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "frost lily"
    • Description:

      This rare, botanical compound could make a bold middle name for a winter baby.
  6. Nanala
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "sunflower"
    • Description:

      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.
  7. Hanaka
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      A Japanese name combining hana and ka, both of which mean flower, Hanaka is a truly flower name with a zippy sound.
  8. Gelsomina
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "jasmine"
    • Description:

      The Italian form of Jasmine and Yasmin.
  9. Chika
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "one thousand flowers; scattering flowers; beautiful wisdom"
  10. Mawar
    • Origin:

      Bahasa and Urdu
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      Mawar is another of the "rose" variants that is almost unheard of outside its home country (in this case, Indonesia), but which deserves consideration given its lilting sound.
  11. Abebe
    • Origin:

      Amharic
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      Masculine variation of Abeba.
  12. Ubah
    • Origin:

      Somali
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      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.
  13. Picotee
    • Origin:

      Flower name, from French
    • Meaning:

      "marked with points"
    • Description:

      This very unusual botanical name refers to flowers that have a second color around the edges, commonly found in tulips and carnations. Thomas Hardy named a character Picotee in his novel The Hand of Ethelberta.
  14. Bloem
    • Origin:

      Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      A cute and bubbly word name that means "flower" in Dutch. In English-speaking countries, Bloom would be a more intuitive spelling with a similar floral meaning.
  15. Hinata
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "sunflower; facing the sun"
    • Description:

      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.
  16. Pkachhouk
    • Origin:

      Cambodian, Khmer
    • Meaning:

      "lotus"
    • Description:

      In Khmer, pka is the word for "flower", pka chhouk denotes the lotus in particular.
  17. Neeja
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "lily"
    • Description:

      Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.
  18. Adsila
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "blossom"
    • Description:

      Pretty, pan-botanical Cherokee choice.
  19. Tsubaki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "camellia flower"
    • Description:

      Fragrant floral Japanese name.
  20. Kavel
    • Origin:

      Hindi, Bhojpuri, Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "lotus; lot"
    • Description:

      A simple, floral boy name of Hindi origin, that coincides with a Dutch surname meaning "lot". Kavela is a feminine form, while an alternative spelling is Kavele.

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