English

Camellia

Pronounced kuh-MEEL-ee-uhShare

Meaning: Camellia flower

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 4 syllables

The story

The flowering shrub was named for botanist Georg Josef Kamel. This botanical route is separate from Camilla, despite their similar sounds and spellings.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Camellia comes from English.

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