At a Glance
- Meaning
- Traces back to the ancient Greek word for the marsh mallow plant, a relative of hibiscus
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin)
- Pronunciation
- hy-BISS-kus
Hibiscus is a Greek (via Latin) name meaning “traces back to the ancient Greek word for the marsh mallow plant, a relative of hibiscus”. It appears in our list of 200+ Botanical Baby Names for Nature-Loving Parents.
Meaning & Origin of Hibiscus
Meaning: Traces back to the ancient Greek word for the marsh mallow plant, a relative of hibiscus.
Origin: Greek (via Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hibiscus
hy-BISS-kusIPA /haɪˈbɪskəs/
Popularity of Hibiscus
Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus
Similar Names
Gardenia · Azalea · Magnolia · Dahlia · Oleander · Camellia
