Latin · Girl name
Juniper
“juniper tree or shrub”
About the name Juniper
Juniper is a girl’s name derived from the Latin word ‘juniperus’, which refers to the juniper tree or shrub. The juniper plant is known for its aromatic berries, which are used to flavor gin. As a given name, Juniper is part of a trend of nature-inspired names, similar to Willow, Hazel, and Ivy. The name has a Christian association through Brother Juniper, an early companion of Saint Francis of Assisi. Juniper trees are also mentioned in the Bible, where the prophet Elijah rested under one.
- Meaning
- juniper tree or shrub
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JOON-i-per(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Juniper
- Juniper Rose
- Juniper Claire
- Juniper Mae
- Juniper Lynn
- Juniper Anne
- Juniper Joy
Questions about Juniper
- What does Juniper mean?
- Juniper is a Latin name meaning "juniper tree or shrub".
- How do you pronounce Juniper?
- Juniper is pronounced JOON-i-per, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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