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Fuchsia

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Pronounced FYOO-shuh /ˈfjuː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A vivid pink-purple flower, named for botanist Leonhart FuchsHigh

In 30 seconds: A bold flower-and-color name from the fuchsia, the dangling pink-purple bloom that lent its name to the vivid shade.

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MeaningA vivid pink-purple flower, named for botanist Leonhart Fuchs

History & Origin

Fuchsia is a botanical name for the bright hanging flower, named after Leonhart Fuchs (1501–1566), the German physician and botanist; the flower later gave its name to the color.

Striking and modern, Fuchsia is rare as a given name and best flagged for its tricky 'FYOO-shuh' pronunciation.

Did you know? Spelled from a German surname, it is famously misread — it is said 'FYOO-shuh', and honors the botanist Leonhart Fuchs.

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Etymonline — fuchsia — named for Leonhart Fuchs

Variations

Fuschia

Nicknames

FuchsSia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fuchsia mean?

Fuchsia is of English origin and means 'the fuchsia flower, named for botanist Leonhart Fuchs'.

How do you pronounce Fuchsia?

It's said FYOO-shuh /ˈfjuː.ʃə/.

Is Fuchsia a boy or girl name?

Fuchsia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Fuchsia?

Fuchsia is a very rare flower-and-color name in the U.S..