Calluna

At a Glance: Name: Calluna – Meaning: to sweep (heather, used for brooms) – Origin: Greek (botanical Latin) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: kuh-LOO-nah

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Calluna, pronounced kuh-LOO-nah, is a girl's name with roots in Greek by way of botanical Latin. You'll often see it described as meaning "heath," but that's not quite right — the actual root, kallynō, means "to sweep," a nod to heather's old use in making brooms. It's a name with a tidy, specific story behind it rather than a vague nature-word origin.

Meaning & Origin of Calluna

Meaning: To sweep (heather, used for brooms).

Origin: Greek (botanical Latin).

A common claim: Heath / flowering shrub Actually: Calluna is usually described as meaning 'heath,' but the Greek root kallynō actually means 'to sweep,' referencing heather's use in brooms.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Calluna

Phonetic: kuh-LOO-nah   IPA: /kəˈluːnə/

Popularity of Calluna

Calluna 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.

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FAQ

What does the name Calluna mean?

To sweep (heather, used for brooms). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Calluna)

How do you pronounce Calluna?

Calluna is pronounced kuh-LOO-nah (IPA: /kəˈluːnə/).

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