Samoan

Teuila

Pronounced teh-oo-EE-lahShare

Meaning: Red ginger flower

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

Teuila is a Samoan flower name associated with red ginger, Alpinia purpurata. The flower also gives its name to Samoa’s Teuila cultural festival.

Nicknames

  • Ila

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Teuila comes from Samoan.

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