English

Saffron

Pronounced SAF-runShare

Meaning: Saffron spice; crocus

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

The spice, its crocus flower, and its warm color all inform this English word name. The word has a longer Arabic and Persian history than its use as an English first name.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Saffron comes from English.

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