Greek · Girl name
Azalea
“dry, parched”
About the name Azalea
Azalea is a girl’s name of Greek origin, from the word azaleos, meaning ‘dry’ or ‘parched’. Botanists gave the name to a group of flowering shrubs, now classified within the genus Rhododendron, because some were thought to grow best in dry soil. Azalea is named after this flowering shrub known for its vibrant blooms, which appear in spring in shades of pink, red, white and purple. It belongs to the group of English flower names, alongside Rose, Lily and Violet, and is used mainly in English-speaking countries.
- Meaning
- dry, parched
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-ZAY-lee-ah(4 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Azalia
- Azaleah
If you like Azalea
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Middle names for Azalea
- Azalea Marie
- Azalea Grace
- Azalea Lynn
- Azalea Jade
- Azalea Rose
Questions about Azalea
- What does Azalea mean?
- Azalea is a Greek name meaning "dry, parched".
- How do you pronounce Azalea?
- Azalea is pronounced ah-ZAY-lee-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Azalea?
- Variants of Azalea include Azalia, Azaleah.
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