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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The vervain herb, from Latin 'verbena,' a term for the sacred foliage used in ancient religious rites.
- Origin
- Latin (via Old French)
- Pronunciation
- VUR-vayn
Vervain (VUR-vayn) is the name of an herb, and it comes from the Latin 'verbena,' a term for the sacred foliage used in ancient religious rites. The name reached English through Old French, so it carries a Latin root with a long botanical history. If you're drawn to plant names that sound a little uncommon, Vervain is a distinctive one to say out loud.
Meaning & Origin of Vervain
Meaning: The vervain herb, from Latin 'verbena,' a term for the sacred foliage used in ancient religious rites..
Origin: Latin (via Old French).
How to Pronounce Vervain
VUR-vaynIPA /ˈvɜːrveɪn/
Popularity of Vervain
Vervain 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.
FAQ
What does the name Vervain mean?
The vervain herb, from Latin ‘verbena,’ a term for the sacred foliage used in ancient religious rites..
How do you pronounce Vervain?
Vervain is pronounced VUR-vayn (IPA: /ˈvɜːrveɪn/).
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