Lavander
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Lavander
Lavender comes from the Latin word "lavare," meaning "to wash," and originally referred to the fragrant purple flowering plant used in bathing rituals.
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Etymology
Lavender comes from the Latin word "lavare," meaning "to wash," and originally referred to the fragrant purple flowering plant used in bathing rituals. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, gaining popularity in the modern era as a nature-inspired given name, with no significant historical religious associations.
Lavander currently ranks #5,330 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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