At a Glance
- Meaning
- A fragrant grass whose roots are used for perfume and oil
- Origin
- Tamil
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- VET-ih-ver
Vetiver is a Tamil unisex name meaning “a fragrant grass whose roots are used for perfume and oil”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Vetiver
Meaning: A fragrant grass whose roots are used for perfume and oil.
Origin: Tamil.
How to Pronounce Vetiver
VET-ih-verIPA /ˈvɛtɪvər/
Popularity of Vetiver
Vetiver 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 Vetiver
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Similar Names
Damiana · Tulsi · Nigella · Galangal · Citron · Moringa
