Names Categorized "plants"

Moran is a unisex given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "viburnum shrub" in Hebrew. The viburnum is a flowering plant known for its fragrant blooms and berries, giving the name a natural, gentle quality. Etymology In Hebr...

Moriko is a Japanese feminine given name composed of two elements: 森 (mori) meaning "forest" and 子 (ko) meaning "child." The name thus translates to "forest child," evoking a connection to nature. Other kanji combinati...

Moss is an English given name that originated as a medieval form of Moses. The name Moses itself is derived from Hebrew Moshe, likely of Egyptian origin mes meaning "son," though the Old Testament offers an alternate ety...

Mostyn is a masculine given name derived from a place name in northern Wales. The village of Mostyn in Flintshire lies on the estuary of the River Dee, near the town of Holywell, and its name probably comes from Old Engl...

Mu (牧, 木, or other characters) is a Chinese given name that carries significant meanings derived from its component characters. The character 牧 (mù) means "shepherd," evoking nurturing and leadership qualities, while...

Müge is a feminine Turkish given name referring to the lily of the valley flower. The name is derived from the French word muguet, which also means lily of the valley, reflecting a linguistic borrowing that likely occurr...

Mukul is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, predominantly used in Hindi and other Indian languages. The name directly derives from the Sanskrit word mukula (मुकुल), which means a "bud" or "blossom" — a symbol of...

Etymology and MeaningMunkhtsetseg is an alternate transcription of the Mongolian Cyrillic name Мөнхцэцэг (see Mönkhtsetseg). It is a feminine given name composed of two Mongolian elements: mönkh (мөнх) meaning "eternal"...

Mynte is a Danish feminine given name derived directly from the Danish word mynte, meaning "mint." As a nature-inspired name, it belongs to a tradition of Scandinavian names drawn from flora, such as Minttu in Finnish an...

Myra is a given name created by the 17th-century English poet Fulke Greville. He possibly based it on the Latin myrra, meaning "myrrh," a fragrant resin obtained from a tree. Alternatively, Greville may have simply rearr...

Myrrhine is an Ancient Greek female name derived from μύρρα (myrrha), meaning "myrrh". Myrrh is a fragrant resin used in ancient times for embalming, incense, and perfume, giving the name associations with sweetness, bea...

Myrthe is a Dutch feminine given name derived directly from the Dutch word mirte, meaning “myrtle”—the same evergreen shrub that has given rise to similar names across many cultures. As a cognate of Myrtle, Myrthe entere...

Myrtie is a diminutive of Myrtle, an English name derived from the common name for the evergreen shrub. The word myrtle itself comes from the Greek μύρτος (myrtos), and the plant has long been associated with love and im...

Origin and EtymologyMyrtle is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word for the evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus. The plant name ultimately comes from the Greek μύρτος (myrtos), which...

Myrto (Μυρτώ) is a female name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word μύρτος (myrtos), meaning "myrtle." The myrtle plant was sacred in ancient Greece and associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love, as well as...

Naasunnguaq is a Greenlandic female given name that translates poetically to "little flower." Etymologically, it derives from the noun naasoq ("flower, plant") combined with the endearing or diminutive suffix -nnguaq, a...

Nala 1 is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, primarily used in Hindu contexts. The name means "stem" in Sanskrit, but its deeper significance is rooted in Indian mythology.In the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, Nala...

Nalini (Sanskrit: नलिनी) is a feminine Indian given name derived from the Sanskrit word nalinī (𑀦𑀮𑀺𑀦𑀻), meaning "lotus". It also carries extended meanings such as "lily", "goddess Gayatri", "mother of Vedas", and "sweet...

Nana 2 is a Japanese feminine given name. It is typically written with characters such as 菜々 (combining na meaning "vegetables, greens" and the repetition mark 々), 奈々 (with phonetic na), or other combinations like...

Nanako (ななこ, ナナコ) is a feminine Japanese given name. It is most commonly written with the kanji 菜々子, where 菜 (na) means "vegetables, greens," the repeated 々 indicates duplication, and 子 (ko) means "child." Ot...

Etymology Nanami is a widely used feminine Japanese given name, also occasionally found as a surname. Its etymology is highly flexible, rooted in the combination of specific Kanji characters, each carrying distinct meani...

Naoki (直樹) is a masculine Japanese given name, though it can also serve as a surname. The name is composed of two kanji characters: 直 (nao), meaning "straight" or "direct," and 樹 (ki), meaning "tree." Together, the n...

Narantsetseg (наранцэцэг) is a Mongolian feminine given name meaning "sun flower." It is composed of two elements: naran (ᠨᠠᠷᠠᠨ), meaning "sun," and tsetseg (ᠴᠡᠴᠡᠭ), meaning "flower." The name evokes brightness, warmth,...

EtymologyNarcís is the Catalan form of the name Narcissus. It ultimately derives from the Greek Narkissos (Νάρκισσος), which may come from the word narkē (νάρκη), meaning "sleep" or "numbness," reflecting the narcotic pr...

Narcisa is the feminine form of Narcissus, a name rooted in Greek mythology and used across Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish-speaking cultures. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Νάρκισσος (Narkissos),...

Narciso is the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Narcissus. Derived from Greek Νάρκισσος (Narkissos), which may come from νάρκη (narke) meaning "numbness" or "sleep," the name is deeply rooted in Greek mythology....

EtymologyNarcissa is the feminine form of the name Narcissus, which comes from the Greek Νάρκισσος (Narkissos), possibly derived from νάρκη (narke) meaning "sleep, numbness" or "narcotic." In Greek mythology, Narcissus w...

Narcisse is the French masculine and feminine form of the name Narcissus. It also serves as the French word for the narcissus flower, conflating the personal name with its botanical namesake. This dual usage reflects the...

Narcissus is a masculine name of Greek origin, Latinized from the Greek Narkissos (Νάρκισσος), which is possibly derived from narke (νάρκη) meaning "sleep" or "numbness." In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a strikingly be...

Narcyz is the Polish form of Narcissus. Like its variants in other languages, it derives from the Latin Narcissus, itself a borrowing from the Ancient Greek Νάρκισσος (Narkissos), which may be connected to the word νάρκη...

Narges (Persian: نرگس) is a Persian feminine given name, meaning "daffodil" or "narcissus" in Persian. The name is ultimately derived from Greek Narkissos (see Narcissus). In Persian culture, the narcissus flower symboli...

Nargis is a Bengali, Tajik and Urdu form of Narges, which itself means 'daffodil, narcissus' in Persian, ultimately derived from Greek (see Narcissus). The name thus carries the botanical and mythological associations of...

Nargiza is a female given name used primarily in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, representing the local Kyrgyz and Uzbek form of the Persian name Narges.The ultimate root of Nargiza is the Greek mythological name Narcissus (f...

Nari (Hangul: 나리) is a feminine Korean given name. The word nari is a pure Korean word meaning “lily,” and it is one of several nature-themed names popular in South Korea. Unlike Sino-Korean names, which are composed o...

Narine is a feminine given name of Armenian origin, primarily derived from the Persian word نار (nār) meaning "pomegranate". The pomegranate holds deep symbolic significance in Armenian culture, representing fertility, a...

Närkäs is the Bashkir form of Narges, a name that ultimately derives from Greek roots associated with the narcissus flower. In Bashkir culture, the name reflects the poetic and natural imagery common in Turkic onomastics...

Narkissos is the Greek transliteration of the ancient name Narcissus, from the Greek Νάρκισσος (Narkissos). The name is thought to derive from the Greek word νάρκη (narke), meaning "sleep, numbness," alluding to the narc...

Nash is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a surname that itself comes from the Middle English phrase atten ash, meaning "at the ash tree." This locative surname was typically given to someone who liv...

Nasreen is a feminine given name primarily used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It represents a vernacular transcription of the Bengali নাসরীন and is also the standard Urdu spelling of the name Nasrin. The root...

Nasrin is a feminine given name derived from the Persian word for "wild rose." This poetic name is among the most popular choices for girls born in Iran and enjoys widespread use across South Asia, the Middle East, North...

Etymology and MeaningNatsuki (なつき, ナツキ) is a Japanese given name, predominantly female, though also used as a unisex name. Its meaning varies with the kanji used to write it. Common combinations include 菜月, where...

Natsumi (なつみ, ナツミ) is a feminine Japanese given name, occasionally used as a surname as well. The name is composed of kanji characters that typically reflect natural beauty, with common combinations including 夏 (n...

Nawra is a feminine Arabic name meaning "flower, blossom". It derives from the root nawwara (نوّر), an Arabic verb meaning "to blossom, to illuminate, to light". As such, the name carries connotations of blooming, bright...

Nea is a Finnish and Swedish feminine given name, primarily used as a short form of Linnéa. Linnéa itself derives from the name of the twinflower (Linnaea borealis), which was named in honor of the illustrious Swedish bo...

Neofit is a Bulgarian and Macedonian masculine given name, derived from the Greek name Neophytos. The name comes from the Greek elements neos meaning "new" and phyton meaning "plant," giving it the meaning "new plant" or...

Neofytos is the Modern Greek transcription of the name Neophytos. This name is derived from the Greek elements νέος (neos) meaning "new" and φυτόν (phyton) meaning "plant", thus conveying the sense of "new plant" or "new...

Neophytos is an Ancient Greek male name meaning "new plant" or "new child," derived from the elements neos ("new") and phyton ("plant"). The name metaphorically symbolizes new life, growth, or a recent member of a commun...

Nergis is a Turkish feminine given name meaning "daffodil, narcissus." The name is ultimately derived from Greek through the mythological figure Narcissus, a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection and w...

Nerida is a feminine given name of Indigenous Australian origin, possibly derived from an Aboriginal language word meaning "water lily". The name evokes the serene beauty and cultural significance of this aquatic flower,...

Nesrîn is a feminine Kurdish name that evokes the beauty and wild nature of the eglantine, also known as sweetbrier (Rosa rubiginosa). In Kurdish, nesrîn directly translates to this fragrant, pink-flowering wild rose, a...

Nesrin is the Turkish form of Nasrin, a feminine given name ultimately derived from the Persian/Persian word meaning "wild rose". The root of the word traces back to Aramaic נצורין (natsōrīn), linking it to an ancient li...

Neta is a Hebrew feminine given name that means "plant, shrub" in Hebrew. The name directly derives from the Hebrew noun נֶטַע (net‘a), signifying a young plant or sapling. It symbolizes growth, vitality, and connection...

Netta is an alternate transcription of the Hebrew name Neta, which means "plant, shrub" in Hebrew. As a feminine given name, it is primarily used in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide. The name is tied to plan...

Neven is a Slavic masculine given name, used predominantly in Croatia, Serbia, and Macedonia. It is the masculine form of the feminine name Nevena, which in turn derives from the South Slavic word neven meaning "marigold...

Nevena is a feminine given name widely used in South Slavic countries. The name is derived from the South Slavic word neven, meaning "marigold" (specifically Calendula officinalis). Nevena is the feminine form of the mas...

Nevenka is a South Slavic feminine given name, primarily used in Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, and Slovene. It is a variant of Nevena, which is derived from the South Slavic word neven meaning "marigold", a bright orang...

Nevra is a Turkish feminine given name, derived from the Arabic name Nawra. The root meaning links back to the Arabic word for "flower" or "blossom," evoking beauty and growth.Etymology and Linguistic RootsThe name Nevra...

Ngải is a Vietnamese male given name derived from Sino-Vietnamese 艾 (ngải), meaning "sagebrush" or "wormwood." The name reflects the traditional practice of using plant names in Vietnamese naming conventions, drawing fr...

Ngaio is a female given name of Māori origin, derived from the name of a native New Zealand tree known botanically as Myoporum laetum. Commonly called the mousehole tree or ngaio tree in English, the plant is found throu...

Ngaire is a feminine given name of Māori origin, primarily used in New Zealand. Its etymology is uncertain but most likely derived from the place name Ngaere, a town in the Taranaki region of New Zealand's North Island....