At a Glance
- Meaning
- A fragrant, soothing plant or ointment
- Origin
- Greek/Latin, ultimately Semitic
- Pronunciation
- BAHM
Balm is a Greek/Latin, ultimately Semitic name meaning “a fragrant, soothing plant or ointment”. It appears in our list of 200+ Botanical Baby Names for Nature-Loving Parents.
Meaning & Origin of Balm
Meaning: A fragrant, soothing plant or ointment.
Origin: Greek/Latin, ultimately Semitic.
How to Pronounce Balm
BAHMIPA /bɑːm/
Popularity of Balm
Balm doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Balm
Similar Names
Melissa · Cassia · Senna · Myrtle · Hyssop · Chamomile
