Names That Mean Flower: 100+ Beautiful Options for Boys & Girls (2026 List)

Names that mean “flower” across cultures — boy and girl options with origins and famous bearers.

Top 15 Names that mean flower

1. Violet — Purple flower (Violet Crawley (Downton Abbey))
2. Lily — Lily flower; purity (Lily James)
3. Iris — Rainbow (Iris Apfel)
4. Hana — Flower, blossom (Japanese); bliss (Arabic); one (Korean) (Hana (Japanese singer))
5. Sakura — Cherry blossom (Sakura Haruno (Naruto))
6. Aoi — Hollyhock flower; blue (Aoi Miyazaki)
7. Yuna — Gentle, kind; lotus (Yuna (Final Fantasy X))
8. Zainab — Fragrant flower; ornament (Zainab (daughter of Prophet Muhammad))
9. Zara — Flower; radiance; princess (Princess Zara Tindall)
10. Abebe — He has flowered (Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion))
11. Kiku — Chrysanthemum (菊)
12. Saki — Blossom (咲)
13. Sumire — Violet (菫)
14. Yasmine — Jasmine flower
15. Gyuri — Flower fragrance (규리)

Complete List with Meanings

Name	Meaning	Origin	Famous Bearer
Violet	Purple flower	Latin	Violet Crawley (Downton Abbey)
Lily	Lily flower; purity	English/Latin	Lily James
Iris	Rainbow	Greek	Iris Apfel
Hana	Flower, blossom (Japanese); bliss (Arabic); one (Korean)	Japanese/Arabic/Korean	Hana (Japanese singer)
Sakura	Cherry blossom	Japanese	Sakura Haruno (Naruto)
Aoi	Hollyhock flower; blue	Japanese	Aoi Miyazaki
Yuna	Gentle, kind; lotus	Japanese/Korean	Yuna (Final Fantasy X)
Zainab	Fragrant flower; ornament	Arabic	Zainab (daughter of Prophet Muhammad)
Zara	Flower; radiance; princess	Arabic/Hebrew	Princess Zara Tindall
Abebe	He has flowered	Amharic	Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion)
Kiku	Chrysanthemum (菊)	Japanese	—
Saki	Blossom (咲)	Japanese	—
Sumire	Violet (菫)	Japanese	—
Yasmine	Jasmine flower	Arabic	—
Gyuri	Flower fragrance (규리)	Korean	—
Yonghwa	Dragon flower (용화)	Korean	—
Fleur	Flower	French	—
Fiora	Flower	Italian	—
Liliya	Lily	Russian	Liliya Shobukhova
Chunhua	Spring flower (春花)	Chinese	—
Lan	Orchid (兰)	Chinese	Lan Caihe (immortal)
Mulan	Magnolia (木兰)	Chinese	Hua Mulan (legendary heroine)
Xiuying	Elegant hero (秀英)	Chinese	—
Ying	Hero, eagle (英/鹰)	Chinese	—
Golnar	Pomegranate flower	Persian	—
Golnaz	Lovely flower	Persian	—
Narges	Narcissus flower	Persian	—
Nasrin	Wild rose	Persian	—
Zahra	Radiant, brilliant	Persian	Fatimah al-Zahra
Aiyana	Eternal blossom	Native American	—
Lomasi	Pretty flower	Native American	—
Xochitl	Flower (Nahuatl)	Native American	—
Ffion	Foxglove flower	Welsh	Ffion Hague
Leilani	Heavenly lei (flower)	Hawaiian	Don Ho’s daughter Leilani
Pualani	Heavenly flower	Hawaiian	—
Cúc	Chrysanthemum (菊)	Vietnamese	—
Hoa	Flower (花)	Vietnamese	—
Mai	Plum blossom (梅)	Vietnamese	Mai (Vietnamese tradition)
Rajib	Lotus	Bengali	—
Florencia	Flowering, blooming	Filipino	Florencia (various)
Florian	Flowering	English	Saint Florian
Jolán	Violet flower	Hungarian	Jolán Földi
Virág	Flower	Hungarian	Virág (Hungarian name)
Buppha	Flower	Thai	Buppha (Thai name)
Kulap	Rose	Thai	Kulap (Thai name)
Malee	Jasmine, flower	Thai	Malee (Thai name)
Nipa	Water lily	Thai	Nipa (Thai name)
Ratree	Night jasmine	Thai	Ratree (Thai name)
Bunga	Flower	Indonesian	Bunga Citra Lestari (singer)
Jasmine	Jasmine flower	Indonesian	Jasmine (Indonesian use)
Kusuma	Flower	Indonesian	Kusuma Wardhani
Melati	Jasmine	Indonesian	Melati (Indonesian national flower)
Padma	Lotus	Indonesian	Padma (Balinese name)
Hyacinthus	Hyacinth flower	Greek	Hyacinthus (Greek mythology)
Fiorentino	From Florence	Italian	Fiorentino (Italian name)
Giacinta	Hyacinth	Italian	Giacinta (Italian name)
Rosa	Rose	Italian	Rosa Luxemburg

How to Choose the Right Names that mean flower

When selecting a name:

• Meaning — Does it align with your values?
• Pronunciation — Say it with your surname or brand
• Heritage — Honor family or cultural roots
• Popularity — Check SSA trends
• Flow — Test first + middle + last combinations

Expert tips

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best names that mean flower?

Top picks include Violet, Lily, Iris, Hana, Sakura. Browse our full list below — each entry includes context to help you choose.

How do I choose names that mean flower?

Consider your goal (baby name, username, team name, etc.), pronunciation, uniqueness, and how the name fits your brand or story. Use our Name Generator for personalized suggestions.

Are these names that mean flower unique?

Our lists mix classic favorites and lesser-known options. For name meanings, we prioritize names that are memorable and meaningful rather than overused.

Can I use these names that mean flower commercially?

Name ideas are free to use. For business names, always check trademark databases and domain availability before launching a brand.

Trusted Sources

We cross-reference our research with established references:

• Social Security Administration — Popular Baby Names
• Behind the Name — Etymology Database
• BabyCenter — Name Trends

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