Jacaranda
j(a)-caran-da,
jac(a)-ra-nda
US Popularity:11424
Origin:Native American
Other Origin(s):Portuguese
Meaning:Fragrant flower
Are you looking for the ideal name for your little petal? Jacaranda is a girl’s name with Portuguese and Indigenous roots. This is the name of a tropical tree that grows in Central and South America and produces beautiful blue and violet flowers. The name derives from the Portuguese word jacarandá, a translation of a word from the Tupian people, an Indigenous South American group. The word in the Tupi language is yacaranda, and it means “fragrant flower.” With such a lovely name, baby Jacaranda can always remember to stop, smell the flowers, and enjoy the little things in life.
How Popular Is The Name Jacaranda?
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1988
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in 1988
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