Hebrew Girl Names That Mean Flower
Hebrew girl names that mean flower share a single ancient root word, and this list stretches from Old Testament classics to names topping the charts today.
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OriginHebrew
MeaningFlower
GenderGirl
The Hebrew word for lily, shoshana, is the ancestor behind several names on this page. Shoshana became the Old Testament Susanna, later shortened into Susan — a name that ruled the charts decades ago and is now quietly returning.
A second cluster comes from a related Semitic root, zahara, meaning to bloom or shine. It shows up in Zara, Zahara, Zaira, and Zarah, all rising in popularity, while Dalia and Lilianna carry that same flower imagery through separate Hebrew and Latin branches.
The Lily Root: Shoshana, Susanna, and Susan
The clearest example is Shoshana, the direct Hebrew word for lily. It moved into the Old Testament as Susanna, borne by heroines in the Book of Daniel and the Gospel of Luke, then shortened into Susan, a name that ruled mid-century charts before falling out of fashion. Hana reaches the same feeling differently — grace in Hebrew, flower in Japanese.
How Hebrew Girl Names That Mean Flower Turn Blooming Into Radiance
Among Zara, Zahara, Zaira, and Zarah, the shared root treats blooming and shining as one idea — a flower opening described the same way as a light. Dalia and Lilyana add their own botanical layers, one through a Hebrew vine word and dahlia flower, the other through a softened, modern lily. All are currently rising.
Names List
Zara#212 in the U.S.Princess; blooming flower; from Arabic Zahra (flower, blossom) or Hebrew Sara/Zara (princess)Pronounced ZAH-ruh▶Talia#265 in the U.S.Dew of heaven; blooming, flourishingPronounced TAL-ee-uh▶Hana#658 in the U.S.In Japanese, hana means flower or blossom; in Arabic and Hebrew, a variant of Hannah meaning grace or GodPronounced HAH-nah▶Dalia#800 in the U.S.Branch or fate; from the Hebrew Daliyah meaning gentle, drooping branch, or alternatively linked to the dPronounced DAH-lee-uh▶Lilianna#891 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin lilium (lily flower), combined with the -anna suffix; the liPronounced lil-ee-AN-uh▶Lilyana#897 in the U.S.Lily; variant of Lilliana, combining lily (the flower) with the -ana suffix meaning grace or favourPronounced lil-ee-AH-nuh▶Susan#1136 in the U.S.Lily; from Hebrew Shoshannah (lily, rose), via Greek Sousanna and Latin SusannaPronounced SOO-zun▶Zahara#1208 in the U.S.Flower; radiance; to bloom; from Arabic zahara (to flower, to shine) and Hebrew zohar (radiance, light)Pronounced zuh-HAR-uh▶Zaira#1233 in the U.S.Radiance; flower; from Arabic zahra (flower, radiance, to bloom) — a variant of Zara or ZahraPronounced ZY-rah▶Susanna#1360 in the U.S.Lily flower, graceful as a lilyPronounced soo-ZAN-ah▶Zarah#1391 in the U.S.Blooming flower, brightness, radiancePronounced ZAIR-ah▶Shoshana#1796 in the U.S.LilyPronounced shoh-sha-NA▶Rosanna#2259 in the U.S.rose combined with grace, gracious rosePronounced roh-ZAN-uh▶Susana#2338 in the U.S.lily, rosePronounced soo-ZAH-nah▶Susie#2339 in the U.S.lilyPronounced SOO-zee▶Lili#3028 in the U.S.Variant of Lily, from Latin 'lilium' (lily flower), itself from Greek 'leirion'; also linked to Hebrew 'LPronounced LIL-ee▶Posie#3151 in the U.S.As a diminutive of Josephine, it carries the Hebrew meaning 'God will add'. As a standalone name it evokePronounced POH-zee▶Jaci#3185 in the U.S.From Tupi-Guaraní jaci meaning 'moon'; also functions as a short form of Jacinda (Greek: hyacinth flower)Pronounced JAY-see▶Lillyann#3243 in the U.S.Compound of Lilly, the flower name from Latin lilium, and Ann, from Hebrew Channah, 'grace'Pronounced LIL-ee-an▶Daliah#3451 in the U.S.Branch, bough, tendril; from Hebrew DaliaPronounced DAHL-ee-ə▶Lilliann#3604 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Lillian — the lily flower (Latin lilium) blended with Ann ('grace'), or a pet formPronounced LIL-ee-an▶Lilyanne#3605 in the U.S.Fused compound of Lily — the flower, Latin lilium — and Anne, 'grace', from Hebrew ChannahPronounced LIL-ee-an▶Azelia#3817 in the U.S.Flower-name variant of Azalea (Greek azaleos, 'dry' — the blossom that thrives in dry soil); also echoingPronounced ah-ZEE-lee-ah▶Daliyah#4046 in the U.S.-iyah spelling of Dalia — Hebrew 'branch, hanging tendril', and Arabic for the dahlia flowerPronounced dah-LEE-ah▶Lillianne#4076 in the U.S.Elaboration of Lillian/Lily-Anne — Latin lilium, 'lily', plus Anne, Hebrew 'grace'Pronounced lil-ee-AN▶Xara#4273 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zara — Arabic, 'blooming flower; radiance', or a form of Sarah, 'princess'; routes layeredPronounced ZAR-ah▶Azelie#4289 in the U.S.From French Azélie — possibly from Hebrew Azalia ('spared/reserved by God') or linked to the azalea flowePronounced ah-zay-LEE▶Azaliah#4560 in the U.S.From Hebrew Azaliah, 'whom Yahweh has reserved/spared' — a biblical name; also echoes the azalea flower; Pronounced az-ə-LY-ah▶Lilianne#4603 in the U.S.From Liliana/Lillian (lily, from Latin lilium) blended with Anne ('grace'); routes layeredPronounced lil-ee-AN▶Roseanna#4623 in the U.S.Compound of Rose ('the rose flower', Latin rosa) and Anna ('grace', Hebrew Hannah)Pronounced rohz-AN-ah▶Suzie#4638 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Susie — a pet form of Susan/Susannah, from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily, rose'Pronounced SOO-zee▶Suzette#4748 in the U.S.French diminutive of Susanne — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily, rose' — 'little lily'Pronounced soo-ZET▶Dalayah#4906 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Dahlia (the flower) and Delaiah/Delilah ('God has drawn up', Hebrew); no single fiPronounced də-LY-ah▶Lilyth#4955 in the U.S.-y- spelling of Lilith — from Akkadian/Hebrew, 'of the night, a night creature' (also echoing 'lily'); a Pronounced LIL-ith▶Xariah#5269 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zariah — a modern name echoing Sarah ('princess'), Zara ('blooming; brightness'), and the -Pronounced zə-RY-ah▶Zana#5277 in the U.S.From Albanian Zana, 'a fairy, a mountain nymph/spirit'; also a short form of Susanna ('lily') or a form oPronounced ZAH-nah▶Kohani#5357 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kohana ('little star/flower', Sioux/Japanese) and the Hebrew kohen, 'priest; sacredPronounced koh-HAH-nee▶Talaya#5406 in the U.S.Modern name echoing Talia ('dew of God', Hebrew; 'blooming', Greek) with a -laya ending; no single fixed Pronounced tə-LAY-ah▶Maryrose#5526 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('bitter; beloved; of the sea', Hebrew) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)Pronounced MAIR-ee-rohz▶Anahia#5612 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Anaya ('God answered', Hebrew) and Anahí (a Guaraní legend flower); no single fixedPronounced ah-NY-ah▶Anai#5613 in the U.S.A form of Anahí/Anaí — from a Guaraní legend (the ceibo flower); also echoes Ana, 'grace' (Hebrew); routePronounced ah-nah-EE▶Azaya#5626 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Azaria ('God has helped', Hebrew), Azalea (a flower), and Amaya; no single fixed roPronounced ə-ZAY-ah▶Daliana#5641 in the U.S.Blend of Dalia ('the dahlia flower'; Hebrew 'a branch') with the -ana ending; routes layeredPronounced dah-lee-AH-nah▶Zaara#5766 in the U.S.A double-a spelling of Zara/Zahra — from Arabic zahra, 'a flower; radiance, brilliance'; also echoes SaraPronounced ZAH-rah▶Zarayah#5936 in the U.S.An -ayah spelling of Zaraya — echoing Zara ('blooming') and Azariah ('the Lord has helped', Hebrew); no sPronounced zə-RY-ah▶Annarose#5953 in the U.S.A compound of Anna ('grace', Hebrew) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)Pronounced AN-ə-rohz▶Lillyanne#6050 in the U.S.A compound of Lily ('the lily flower', from Latin lilium) and Anne ('grace', Hebrew)Pronounced LIL-ee-an▶Suellyn#6291 in the U.S.Suellyn joins Sue, the short form of Susan, with Ellyn or Lynn. Susan comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah, aPronounced SOO-eh-lin▶Zarai#6363 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Sarai ('my princess', Hebrew) and Zara ('radiance; blooming flower'); thPronounced zah-RYE▶Lilybeth#6520 in the U.S.A compound of Lily ('the lily flower') and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath; God's promise'); a combPronounced LIL-ee-beth▶Ardeth#6646 in the U.S.An early-American girl's name, a form of Ardith or Ardath; the latter appears as a place name in the apocPronounced AR-deth▶Miarose#6821 in the U.S.A compound of Mia (variously 'mine', a pet of Maria 'beloved; of the sea', and Italian 'mine') and Rose (Pronounced MEE-ah-rohz▶Roseanne#6853 in the U.S.A compound of Rose ('a rose', from Latin rosa) and Anne ('grace; favor', from Hannah); routes layeredPronounced roh-ZAN▶Adahlia#6909 in the U.S.A spelling variously of Dahlia (the flower, named for botanist Anders Dahl, 'a valley') and Adalia (HebrePronounced ah-DAHL-yah▶Liliani#7084 in the U.S.An elaboration of Lily/Liliana — variously from Latin lilium, 'a lily (purity)', and from Elizabeth, 'my Pronounced lil-ee-AH-nee▶Maika#7090 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Michaela ('who is like God?', Hebrew) and a Japanese name (depending on the kanPronounced MY-kah▶Roseann#7500 in the U.S.A blend of Rose (the flower, from Latin rosa) and Ann ('grace; favor', from Hebrew Hannah); routes layerePronounced ROHZ-an▶Zuzu#7563 in the U.S.A reduplicated pet form of Susan/Susannah — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; also a Czech/SlavicPronounced ZOO-zoo▶Suzy#7885 in the U.S.A pet form of Susan/Susanna — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'Pronounced SOO-zee▶Azaliyah#8002 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an elaboration of Azalea (the flower) and a form of the Hebrew Azaliah ('whom thPronounced ah-zuh-LEE-ah▶Rozann#8016 in the U.S.Rozann is a compound of Rose, from the Latin for the flower, and Ann, from the Hebrew Hannah meaning gracPronounced roh-ZAN▶Sue#8338 in the U.S.A pet form of Susan/Susanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'Pronounced SOO▶Ardath#8368 in the U.S.Ardath comes from Ardat, a field named in the apocryphal book of Second Esdras where the prophet has a viPronounced AR-dath▶Rosaleah#8393 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rose/Rosalie ('rose,' from Latin) and Leah (Hebrew, 'weary,' the biblical matriarch). RPronounced roh-zah-LEE-ah▶Zanna#8395 in the U.S.A pet form of Susanna/Suzanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; also a Latvian form of JeanPronounced ZAN-ah▶Rosana#8828 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Roseanna — a compound of Rose ('a rose', Latin) and Anna ('grace; favour', Hebrew), hePronounced roh-ZAH-nah▶Samanta#8834 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Samantha — variously 'God has heard' (linked to Samuel) and 'a listener; a flower' (roPronounced sah-MAN-tah▶Sanna#8839 in the U.S.A Scandinavian/Finnish short form of Susanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; also an ArabPronounced SAH-nah▶Suzana#8865 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Susanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'Pronounced soo-ZAH-nah▶Zuzanna#8919 in the U.S.A Polish form of Susanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'Pronounced zoo-ZAH-nah▶Sharren#9079 in the U.S.Sharren is a variant spelling of Sharon, from the Hebrew Sharon, a fertile coastal plain in Israel; the bPronounced SHAIR-uhn▶Ellisa#9230 in the U.S.Ellisa sits between Elisa and Alyssa. Elisa is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew 'elisheva', 'GoPronounced eh-LIS-ah▶Sherri#9432 in the U.S.Variously from the French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved', and a short form of Sharon ('a plain; a rose Pronounced SHEHR-ee▶Sosie#9447 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Sophie ('wisdom', Greek) and Sosanna/Susannah ('a lily', Hebrew); routes layeredPronounced SOH-see▶Zohara#9515 in the U.S.From the Hebrew zohar, 'light; radiance; brilliance'; also linked to the Arabic Zahra, 'a flower; Venus';Pronounced zoh-HAH-rah▶Azaira#9618 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Azariah (Hebrew, 'helped by God') and Zaira (Arabic, 'blooming; a visitor'); no siPronounced uh-ZAIR-ah▶Dalya#9671 in the U.S.A form of Dalia — variously from the Hebrew, 'a branch; a hanging/flowering vine', and the Arabic for thePronounced DAHL-yah▶Isabellarose#9803 in the U.S.A compound name — Isabella ('God is my oath', a form of Elizabeth) joined with Rose (the flower, Latin)Pronounced iz-ah-BEL-ah-rohz▶Liliany#9931 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic form of Liliana — a blend of Lily ('a lily', Latin) and Ana ('grace', Hebrew); routes lPronounced lee-lee-AH-nee▶Shanna#10132 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Shannon ('old/wise river', Irish) and a form of Shana/Shoshana ('lily; God is gPronounced SHAN-ah▶Talin#10159 in the U.S.Variously an Armenian town/name (Talin, linked to 'a place of blossoms/springs') and the Hebrew tal ('dewPronounced TAH-lin▶Sudie#10231 in the U.S.Sudie is an affectionate Southern short form of Susan or Susannah, names that trace to the Hebrew ShoshanPronounced SOO-dee▶Suzetta#10236 in the U.S.Suzetta extends Suzette, the French pet form of Suzanne, with an -a ending. Suzanne traces to Hebrew ShosPronounced soo-ZET-uh▶Dahlila#10433 in the U.S.A spelling blending Delilah, from the Hebrew, 'delicate; languishing', with Dahlia (the flower); routes lPronounced dah-LEE-lah▶Rosanne#10890 in the U.S.Rose + grace (a blend of Rose and Anne)Pronounced roh-ZAN▶Shoshanna#10934 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily' (and by tradition 'rose') — the root behind Susan/Susannah. A classic,Pronounced shoh-SHAH-nah▶Anarosa#11144 in the U.S.A joined Spanish double name, Ana ('grace; favor,' from Hannah) plus Rosa ('rose'). Warm and traditional Pronounced ah-nah-ROH-sah▶Kizzi#11266 in the U.S.Kizzi is a spelling of Kizzy, a diminutive of Keziah, from the Hebrew Qetsiyah, the name of one of Job's Pronounced KIZ-ee▶Evarose#11384 in the U.S.A written-together compound of Eva (Hebrew, 'life') and Rose (Latin, the flower and a symbol of love and Pronounced EE-vuh-rohz▶Allyse#11415 in the U.S.Allyse is a respelling that sits between Elise and Alyssa. Elise is a French short form of Elizabeth, froPronounced uh-LEESS▶Sadierose#11927 in the U.S.A modern combination of Sadie (a pet form of Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman') and Rose (the flower), writtePronounced SAY-dee-rohz▶Susanne#11995 in the U.S.Susanne is a form of Susanna/Susan, from Hebrew 'shoshannah' meaning 'lily' (or 'rose'). A classic name wPronounced soo-ZAN▶Suzannah#11996 in the U.S.Suzannah is a spelling of Susannah/Susanna, from Hebrew 'shoshannah' meaning 'lily' (or 'rose'). A soft, Pronounced soo-ZAN-uh▶Adaliya#12136 in the U.S.A spelling of Adalia; by the Germanic route from adal, 'noble,' and by a Hebrew reading tied to 'God is mPronounced ad-uh-LEE-ah▶Susa#12268 in the U.S.Susa is most often a short form of Susanna or Susan, whose Hebrew root shoshannah means 'lily' - and in lPronounced SOO-suh▶Daliya#12423 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Dalia/Dahlia; by those routes it carries 'branch; bough' (Hebrew) or the dahlia floPronounced dah-LEE-yah▶Sharyn#12901 in the U.S.Sharyn is a 1940s-styled respelling of Sharon, the biblical Plain of Sharon, a fertile coastal lowland whPronounced SHAIR-in▶Rozanne#12990 in the U.S.Rozanne is a variant of Roseanne, a compound of Rose, from Latin rosa, the flower, and Anne, from Hebrew Pronounced roh-ZAN▶Lilyahna#13021 in the U.S.Lilyahna is a modern blended name that fuses Lily, the flower long tied to purity, with Ahna, a spelling Pronounced lil-ee-AH-nuh▶Nitza#13085 in the U.S.Nitza is a modern Hebrew given name meaning 'bud' or 'blossom,' from the Hebrew root netz/nitzan, used inPronounced NEET-sah▶Sookie#13251 in the U.S.Sookie is a historical English and American Southern pet form of Susan or Susannah, from the Hebrew ShoshPronounced SOOK-ee▶Susy#13274 in the U.S.Susy is a spelling of Susie, the pet form of Susan and Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah — 'lily' (somePronounced SOO-zee▶Azeliah#13838 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Azalea (the flowering shrub) and the biblical Azaliah ('the Lord has reserved')Pronounced ah-ZEE-lee-ah▶Delilahrose#13867 in the U.S.Delilahrose is a modern combination name, joining Delilah — Hebrew, traditionally read 'delicate' or 'lanPronounced DEL-ih-luh-rohz▶Lillieanna#14465 in the U.S.A modern compound of Lillie (from the lily, Latin lilium) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favor'). Pronounced lil-ee-AN-uh▶Rosann#14661 in the U.S.Rosann joins Rose, the flower name, to Ann ('grace, favor'), a classic run-together double name.Pronounced roh-ZAN▶Naomirose#14710 in the U.S.Naomirose runs two names together. Naomi is Hebrew, 'pleasantness; sweetness', borne in the Bible by the Pronounced NAY-oh-mee-rohz▶Ellysa#14870 in the U.S.Ellysa is a modern American variant of Elisa or Alyssa. Elisa is a short form of Elizabeth, from the HebrPronounced eh-LEE-suh▶Shari#14965 in the U.S.Chiefly a pet form of Sharon, the Hebrew name of the fertile coastal plain of Israel, famous from the 'roPronounced SHAIR-ee▶Rozanna#15255 in the U.S.Rozanna is a respelling of Rosanna, a compound that pairs Rose with Anna. Rose comes from the Latin rosa,Pronounced roh-ZAN-ah▶Analyssa#15348 in the U.S.Analyssa elaborates Alyssa — a name tied to the alyssum flower and to Alice, from a Germanic root meaningPronounced an-uh-LIS-uh▶Annalyssa#15479 in the U.S.Annalyssa joins Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace, favor,' with Alyssa or Lyssa; Alyssa is popuPronounced an-uh-LIS-ah▶Azaliya#15590 in the U.S.A flowing spelling that reads as a form of Azalea (the flower) and echoes the Hebrew Azaliah, a biblical Pronounced ah-zuh-LEE-yah▶Shoshannah#15656 in the U.S.Shoshannah is a fuller, doubled-consonant spelling of Shoshana, a Hebrew name from shoshan, meaning 'lilyPronounced shoh-SHAH-nuh▶Alysah#15822 in the U.S.Alysah is a decorative respelling that blends Alyssa with Aliza. Alyssa comes from the alyssum flower, whPronounced uh-LEE-suh▶Asalee#16169 in the U.S.Asalee reads as a Southern American compound, most plausibly the name Asa, from the Hebrew for 'healer' oPronounced AS-uh-lee▶Suzane#16209 in the U.S.Suzane is a single-n variant of Suzanne, the French form of Susanna. The name goes back to the Hebrew ShoPronounced soo-ZAN▶Lilyanah#16622 in the U.S.Lilyanah is an ornate spelling of Lilyana, a blend of Lily - the flower, a symbol of purity, from Latin lPronounced lil-ee-AH-nuh▶Rosemaria#17497 in the U.S.Rosemaria joins Rose, from the Latin rosa, the flower, with Maria, the Latin form of the Hebrew Miriam. RPronounced rohz-muh-REE-uh▶Zsazsa#17651 in the U.S.Zsazsa is a Hungarian affectionate pet form of Zsuzsanna, the Hungarian version of Susanna, which comes fPronounced ZHAH-zhah▶
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Frequently Asked
Is Shoshana the original Hebrew word for lily?
Yes. Shoshana is the direct Hebrew word for lily, and it's the root behind Susanna and Susan. Choosing Shoshana itself keeps that meaning in its most literal, original form.
Are Zara and Zahara related names?
Yes — both trace to the same Arabic-Hebrew root zahara, meaning to bloom or shine. Zara and Zahara are close cousins, along with Zaira and Zarah, which share the same shining-bloom meaning.
Does Dalia mean flower in Hebrew?
Not exactly — the Hebrew root behind Dalia means branch or gentle vine. Its flower connection comes from the dahlia, a flower that shares the name across several languages, so the botanical link is real even if the Hebrew word itself is broader.