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Saffron

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Pronounced SAF-rən /ˈsæf.rən/High

Meaning: From the word saffron — the precious golden-orange spice and its colour (from Arabic za'faran, via Latin)Medium

In 30 seconds: Golden spice: Saffron is the word-name for the precious golden spice and colour. Warm, vivid, and rich.
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Origin MediumArabic, English
MeaningFrom the word saffron — the precious golden-orange spice and its colour (from Arabic za'faran, via Latin)
U.S. rank (2025)#6783 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 726

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619742025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Saffron comes from the word saffron — the precious, golden-orange spice harvested by hand from the crocus flower, and its rich colour (from Arabic za'faran, via Latin and Old French). A warm, vivid, bohemian word/colour name (the 1960s 'Mellow Yellow'; the character Saffron in Absolutely Fabulous).

In the U.S. it appears as a bohemian choice. Rare, the-golden-spice at the root, and vivid.

Did you know? Saffron is the world's most precious spice — a golden-orange thread from the crocus flower (from Arabic za'faran) — a warm, vivid word and colour name (the character Saffron in Absolutely Fabulous).
Overall data confidence 72%
Oxford English Dictionary — saffron — word origin

Variations

SaffrenSafron

Nicknames

Saff

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saffron mean?

Saffron is the word for the precious golden-orange spice and its colour (from Arabic za'faran).

How do you pronounce Saffron?

It's said SAF-rən /ˈsæf.rən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saffron a boy or girl name?

Saffron is a girl's name.

How popular is Saffron?

Saffron is a rare name in the U.S.

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