Oleander

At a Glance: Name: Oleander – Meaning: named after the oleander flowering shrub – Origin: French/Italian (plant name: oléandre / oleandro) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: oh-lee-AN-der

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Oleander is a nature name, taken directly from the oleander flowering shrub. It comes from French and Italian (oléandre / oleandro), and on this site it's listed as a name usable for a child of any gender. If you're sounding it out, it's pronounced oh-lee-AN-der.

Meaning & Origin of Oleander

Meaning: Named after the oleander flowering shrub.

Origin: French/Italian (plant name: oléandre / oleandro).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Oleander

Phonetic: oh-lee-AN-der   IPA: /oʊliˈændər/

Popularity of Oleander

Oleander 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 Oleander mean?

Named after the oleander flowering shrub. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/oleander)

How do you pronounce Oleander?

Oleander is pronounced oh-lee-AN-der (IPA: /oʊliˈændər/).

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