At a Glance
- Meaning
- Traditionally linked to the Greek word for milk, since some species were used to curdle milk in cheese-making
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin)
- Pronunciation
- GAY-lee-um
Galium is a Greek (via Latin) name meaning “traditionally linked to the Greek word for milk, since some species were used to curdle milk in cheese-making”. It appears in our list of 200+ Botanical Baby Names for Nature-Loving Parents.
Meaning & Origin of Galium
Meaning: Traditionally linked to the Greek word for milk, since some species were used to curdle milk in cheese-making.
Origin: Greek (via Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Galium
GAY-lee-umIPA /ˈɡeɪliəm/
Popularity of Galium
Galium 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 Galium
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