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Edelweiss

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Pronounced AY-dul-vise /ˈeɪ.dəl.vaɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the German Edelweiss, 'noble white' (edel, 'noble', + weiss, 'white'); the treasured white alpine flowerLow

In 30 seconds: Noble white: Edelweiss is a German flower-name. Warm and lyrical (said 'AY-dul-vise').
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningFrom the German Edelweiss, 'noble white' (edel, 'noble', + weiss, 'white'); the treasured white alpine flower
U.S. rank (2025)#12255 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 86

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Edelweiss comes from the German Edelweiss, 'noble white' (edel, 'noble', + weiss, 'white'); the treasured white alpine flower. A lyrical name (said 'AY-dul-vise').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely (also a song from The Sound of Music). Rare, noble-white at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Edelweiss is 'noble white' in German (edel, 'noble', + weiss, 'white') — the treasured white alpine flower — a lyrical choice (said 'AY-dul-vise').
Overall data confidence 54%
References — Edelweiss — German; noble white (flower)

Variations

Edelweis

Nicknames

Edel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edelweiss mean?

Edelweiss is German for 'noble white' (edel, 'noble', + weiss, 'white'); the alpine flower.

How do you pronounce Edelweiss?

It's said AY-dul-vise /ˈeɪ.dəl.vaɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edelweiss a boy or girl name?

Edelweiss is a girl's name.

How popular is Edelweiss?

Edelweiss is a very rare name in the U.S.

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