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Forsythia
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How to Pronounce Forsythia
Pronounced for-SITH-ee-uh /fɔːrˈsɪθ.i.ə/Medium
Meaning: A golden spring shrub, named for botanist William ForsythHigh
In 30 seconds: A sunny botanical name from the forsythia, the shrub that bursts into golden bloom at the first sign of spring.
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Origin HighEnglish
MeaningA golden spring shrub, named for botanist William Forsyth
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History & Origin
Forsythia is a botanical name for the early-blooming yellow shrub, named after William Forsyth (1737–1804), the Scottish horticulturist and royal head gardener.
As a given name it is exceedingly rare and golden-toned; American speakers usually say it 'for-SITH-ee-uh'.
Did you know? The plant honors the Scottish royal gardener William Forsyth — yet the flowering shrub is actually native to East Asia.
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Etymonline — forsythia — named for William Forsyth
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What does the name Forsythia mean?
Forsythia is of English origin and means 'the forsythia shrub, named for botanist William Forsyth'.
How do you pronounce Forsythia?
It's said for-SITH-ee-uh /fɔːrˈsɪθ.i.ə/.
Is Forsythia a boy or girl name?
Forsythia is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Forsythia?
Forsythia is an extremely rare flower name in the U.S..