Edelweiss
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Edelweiss
The name 'Edelweiss' means "noble white" from the German words *edel* (noble) and *weiß* (white), referring to the alpine flower.
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Etymology
The name 'Edelweiss' means "noble white" from the German words *edel* (noble) and *weiß* (white), referring to the alpine flower. It is primarily used in German-speaking cultures (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and gained historical prominence as a symbol of Alpine identity and resistance, notably associated with the Edelweiss Pirates during the Nazi era, but it has no specific religious affiliation.
Edelweiss currently ranks #12,255 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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