162 Baby Names Meaning 'Plant'

What comes to mind when you think of plants? Baby names that mean ‘plant’ capture these qualities. They are symbols of beauty and growth. Moreover, these names symbolize the resilience of plants, which live and grow even in harsh conditions. Thus, they are indicative of creation and life itself. These names are found in all languages and cultures, making them quite popular among new parents.

Among names that mean ‘plant,’ the ones taken from flowers are the most popular. From Lily to Daisy, these names are commonly used for baby girls in the English-speaking world. Even the name Anthony is believed to have Greek origins and means ‘flower.’ The girl’s name, Flora, also has a similar meaning and is derived from Latin. In English, the name Flower itself is used as a first name for girls. These names are not limited to English, though. Bopha in Khmer, Fleur in French, Gol in Persian, and Hua in Chinese are just some examples of how widely these names are used.

Other names that mean ‘plant’ can be found in different languages. Right from Ione in Greek mythology, Inari in Japanese mythology, Xochipilli in Aztec mythology, and Bláthíne in Irish mythology, these names have been around for thousands of years. In recent years, several names have popped up. The Yiddish name Bluma, the Hindi name Lata, the Arabic name Nawra, the Hebrew name Rotem, and the Japanese name Naoki may have ancient origins but are relevant even today. In India, the name Lata holds special significance as it is associated with the singer Lata Mangeshkar, who has recorded songs in over 36 languages. In recent years, celebrities have started giving their children plant-based names, too. When Gwyneth Paltrow named her daughter Apple, she brought the name into the limelight. Literary and pop culture names such as Rapunzel also kept these names famous.

Parents often prefer these names as plants have a gentle appearance. However, they are known for their strength and resilience. So, these names can be considered a good mix of beauty and power. They also have a great connection to nature and remind children to always be in touch with their roots.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Ivy		Girl	Climber plant; Fig
Laura		Girl	Laurel; Bay laurel plant
Poppy		Girl	Red flowering plant
Zainab		Girl	Fragrant tree; Beautiful plant; Beauty; Life of Zeus
Viola		Unisex	Violet; A flowering plant
Ivey		Unisex	Ivy plant; Son of Ive; Person from Ivory
Violetta		Unisex	Violet; A flowering plant
Taim		Unisex	Plant; Herb; Seedling; God's servant
Marwa		Girl	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; A hill near Mecca
Ivie		Unisex	Climbing evergreen plant
Marwan		Boy	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; Strong lion; Leader
Senna		Girl	Brightness; Senna plant
Ivee		Unisex	Small, yellow flowers; Ivy plant
Mishika		Girl	Love of God; A medicinal plant; Blossom; Beautiful; Fragrance; Flower
Jacy		Boy	Gift; Moon; Yahweh is gracious; Creator of plant life
Salah		Boy	Righteousness; Dart; Spear; Plant shoot
Tulsi		Boy	Sacred plant; Holy basil
Ivyana		Girl	Climbing plant with yellow flowers; Favor; Grace
Kiki		Girl	Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay
Katniss		Girl	An aquatic flowering plant
Orchid		Girl	Eponymous flowering plant; Testicles
Marwah		Girl	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; A hill near Mecca
Aivy		Unisex	Gift of God' A climbing plant with small flowers
Alabama		Girl	Plant gatherers
Jodell		Girl	Combination of Joanne and Delbert; Climbing evergreen plant
Kalo		Unisex	Melancholy song; Taro plant
Ayame		Girl	Iris; A flowering plant
Blayde		Boy	Leaf of a plant; Cutting edge; Sword; To rule; Glory
Briony		Girl	Climbing plant; To swell
Axen		Unisex	Fruiting body of a grain plant; Ash-colored; To acquire knowledge
Callalily		Girl	A flowering plant; A type of lily
Jacek		Boy	Hyacinth plant
Lunaria		Unisex	Moon-like; Genus of flowering plant
Heather		Boy	Evergreen flowering plant 30
Jaun		Boy	A plant name; Lord; God is gracious
Eloria		Unisex	Hawthorn, a sacred plant
Nahal		Girl	Stream; Small plant
Brinda		Girl	The basil plant; Fire; Torch; Sword
Zanab		Girl	Fragrant flower; Beauty; Fragrant plant
Nalina		Girl	Water lily; Lotus; The indigo plant
Brier		Girl	Thorny plant
Lorri		Girl	Short from Laurel; Laurel plant
Tulasi		Girl	The holy basil plant; Sacred plant
Aloe		Girl	Aloe plant
Jazzie		Unisex	Gift from God; Flowering plant
Ferne		Girl	Name of a plant
Ixora		Unisex	A flowering plant
Tequilla		Girl	Drink made from agave plant
Laure		Girl	Laurel; Bay laurel plant
Brietta		Girl	Thorny plant; The exalted one
Valli		Girl	Creeping plant
Cynara		Girl	Thistle-like plant
Kasani		Unisex	Chicory plant
Janeeva		Girl	A plant name; Juniper berry
Kiriana		Girl	White jasmine plant; Love or affection; Of the Lord
Taima		Unisex	Deep and sincere love; Sapling; Young tree; Plant
Maran		Girl	Star of the sea; Rebellious; Beloved; Heavy rain; Cinquefoils plant
Badinjan		Boy	Egg Plant
Haddyr		Girl	From the name of the plant having very small leaves
Hemalatha		Girl	Golden vine; Creeping plant
Methika		Girl	Name of the fenugreek plant and its grain
Mrinalini		Girl	Lotus plant; A assemblage, clump, or bed of lotuses; Lotus garden
Pervinca		Girl	Periwinkle plant ; A character in Italian book Fairy Oak
Rotem		Boy	Name of a desert plant; To Bind
Aaratrika		Girl	Another name for the lamp that is kept under the Tulsi plant to worship it
Adawiyah		Girl	A shrub or a plant that grows in summer
Alyssum		Unisex	Name of flowering plant; Without madness
Anikini		Girl	Beautiful lotus plant; Strong; Power of army
Awentia		Boy	A plant that has a nice smell
Banana		Girl	A tropical tree-like plant fruit
Basho		Boy	Banana Plant
Begonia		Girl	A flowering plant; Beguin; The stutterer
Betony		Girl	A Victorian botanical name; The betony plant is also known as woundwort
Bharvi		Girl	Holy basil plant
Biljana		Girl	Plant
Birva		Girl	A plant; Seedling; A small tree
Bratati		Girl	Creeper; Plant that grows along the ground
Buta		Boy	Like a plant
Cactus		Unisex	Desert plant; Spiny plant
Chelone		Boy	The one resembling a flowering plant
Chrysann		Girl	A variant of Chrysanthus plant
Chrysanna		Girl	A variety of the plant Chrysanthus
Chrysantha		Girl	A flowering plant that is golden in color
Chuna		Girl	Clover; a plant of the pea family that can also be used for fodder
Clane		Girl	A plant that is herbaceous and is used as fodder for animals
Coriander		Unisex	A herbaceous plant
Custe		Girl	Clover plant
Fuchsia		Girl	Fox; Red-haired; A flowering plant
Fularenu		Girl	The fine spores that contain gametes and that are borne in a flowering plant
Gaphna		Girl	A climbing plant
Garance		Girl	Red color from the madder plant
Hadal		Boy	Mistletoe; A plant
Harmalah		Boy	An african plant
Holye		Girl	A version of Holy, a plant's name
Jasum		Girl	A plant name; Hibiskus
Jermaul		Boy	Climbing evergreen plant
Jessamyn		Unisex	Climbing plant with fragrant flowers
Kasvi		Girl	Plant
Kunjalata		Girl	Kunjalata means A Wild Climber Plant
Labangalata		Girl	Flowering creeper plant