Tahitian

Tiare

Pronounced tee-AH-rehShare

Meaning: Flower; Tahitian gardenia

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Tiare means “flower” in Tahitian and can refer specifically to Gardenia taitensis. Its meaning connects the name to the fragrant Tahitian gardenia.

Nicknames

  • Tia

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Tiare comes from Tahitian.

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