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Geranium
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How to Pronounce Geranium
Pronounced juh-RAY-nee-um /dʒəˈreɪ.ni.əm/High
Meaning: 'little crane'; the geranium flowerHigh
In 30 seconds: A botanical name from the geranium, whose Greek root means 'crane' for the bird-beak shape of its seed pods.
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Origin HighGreek
Meaning'little crane'; the geranium flower
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History & Origin
Geranium derives from Greek geranos, 'crane', a nod to the plant's beak-like fruit. The cheerful windowsill flower has carried the name for centuries.
A rare and unexpected flower name, Geranium has a full, four-beat classical sound.
Did you know? The name comes from Greek 'geranos', a crane — the flower's pointed seed capsule reminded botanists of a crane's bill.
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Etymonline — geranium — Greek 'crane'
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Nicknames
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Geranium mean?
Geranium is of Greek origin and means ''crane', from the geranium flower'.
How do you pronounce Geranium?
It's said juh-RAY-nee-um /dʒəˈreɪ.ni.əm/.
Is Geranium a boy or girl name?
Geranium is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Geranium?
Geranium is an extremely rare flower name in the U.S..