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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The yellow-flowering broom shrub (Cytisus/Genista); the household sweeping tool was later named after bundles of this plant
- Origin
- Old English
- Pronunciation
- BROOM
Broom is an Old English name, pronounced BROOM, that comes from the yellow-flowering broom shrub. The household sweeping tool was later named after bundles of this plant, so the shrub came first. If you're drawn to a short, one-syllable name rooted in the plant world, Broom is a bright, unusual pick.
Meaning & Origin of Broom
Meaning: The yellow-flowering broom shrub (Cytisus/Genista); the household sweeping tool was later named after bundles of this plant.
Origin: Old English.
How to Pronounce Broom
BROOMIPA /bruːm/
Popularity of Broom
Broom 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 Broom mean?
The yellow-flowering broom shrub (Cytisus/Genista); the household sweeping tool was later named after bundles of this plant.
How do you pronounce Broom?
Broom is pronounced BROOM (IPA: /bruːm/).
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