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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Swallow (name of a flower, from Greek chelidon, 'swallow')
- Origin
- English (flower name, ultimately Greek)
- Pronunciation
- SEL-un-dyne
Celandine is an English flower name, ultimately from the Greek chelidon, meaning "swallow." It's pronounced SEL-un-dyne, and it carries the feel of a garden name without being a common one.
Meaning & Origin of Celandine
Meaning: Swallow (name of a flower, from Greek chelidon, 'swallow').
Origin: English (flower name, ultimately Greek).
How to Pronounce Celandine
SEL-un-dyneIPA /ˈsɛləndaɪn/
Popularity of Celandine
Celandine 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 Celandine mean?
Swallow (name of a flower, from Greek chelidon, ‘swallow’).
How do you pronounce Celandine?
Celandine is pronounced SEL-un-dyne (IPA: /ˈsɛləndaɪn/).
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