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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named after the muscari (grape hyacinth) flower, whose name traces to the Greek word for 'musk'
- Origin
- New Latin/Greek (plant name)
- Pronunciation
- moo-SKAH-ree
Muscari is the name of the grape hyacinth, a small spring flower, and the flower's own name traces back to the Greek word for musk. It's classified as a New Latin/Greek plant name, so choosing it means naming your daughter directly after that flower and the scent-rooted word behind it. There's no hidden layer of meaning beyond that botanical and linguistic root.
Meaning & Origin of Muscari
Meaning: Named after the muscari (grape hyacinth) flower, whose name traces to the Greek word for 'musk'.
Origin: New Latin/Greek (plant name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Muscari
moo-SKAH-reeIPA /mʊˈskɑːri/
Popularity of Muscari
Muscari does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Muscari mean?
Named after the muscari (grape hyacinth) flower, whose name traces to the Greek word for ‘musk’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Muscari?
Muscari is pronounced moo-SKAH-ree (IPA: /mʊˈskɑːri/).
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