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Pomona

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Pronounced puh-MOH-nuh /pəˈmo.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin pomum, 'a fruit'; the Roman goddess of fruit trees, orchards, and gardens; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Fruit; the orchard-keeper: Pomona is the Roman goddess of fruit trees. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'puh-MOH-nuh'). We note the goddess.

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Origin LowRoman, Latin

MeaningFrom the Latin pomum, 'a fruit'; the Roman goddess of fruit trees, orchards, and gardens; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Pomona comes from the Latin pomum, 'a fruit'; the Roman goddess of fruit trees, orchards, and gardens (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'puh-MOH-nuh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also a city in California). Rare, fruit at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Pomona is 'fruit' in Latin (from pomum) — the Roman goddess of fruit trees, orchards, and gardens — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'puh-MOH-nuh').

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References — Pomona — Roman mythology; goddess

Variations

Pomonia

Nicknames

Mona

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pomona mean?

Pomona is Latin for 'fruit' (from pomum); the Roman goddess of fruit trees and orchards. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Pomona?

It's said puh-MOH-nuh /pəˈmo.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Pomona a boy or girl name?

Pomona is a girl's name.

How popular is Pomona?

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