Verbena
v(e)-rbe-na,
ver-bena
US Popularity:11599
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Leaves, foliage; Twigs
Parents foraging in the garden for the perfect floral-inspired feminine moniker will love Verbena! This name is shared with a genus of plants, also known as vervain or vervain. Ultimately, Verbena derives from the Latin word verbena, which rather fittingly translates to “leaves,” “twigs,” and “foliage.” There are over 250 species in the Verbena plant family, many of which have important medicinal functions. With a name like this, your little bloom is sure to express their flower power and feel deeply connected to the world around them.
How Popular Is The Name Verbena?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2015
#18941
in 2015
- 15775
from 1938
Sources
Behind the Name, Verbena, December 2024
Online Etymology Dictionary, Verbena (n.), December 2024
Royal Horticultural Society, Verbena
Britannica, verbena, plant, May 2014
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