Given name

Primula

“the first rose; resembling the flower”

Primula is a variant of Primrose. One Latin interpretation is “the first rose; resembling the flower.” Its derivation is not certain.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Primula is a variant of Primrose. One Latin interpretation is “the first rose; resembling the flower.” Its derivation is not certain.

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Primula is a variant of Primrose. A possible origin is Latin, although the derivation remains uncertain.

Explained through its name family

Primula’s family of names

Primula has a related form in Primrose.

Walk Primula’s family in the name graph

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The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 1

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Similar names

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Parkkila

“tree bark”

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Mohallah

“resembling the unfolding of a flower”

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“born beneath the moon”

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Mohala

“resembling the unfolding of a flower”

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veṇṇilā

“white” · “moon”

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Mäntylä

“pine tree”

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Sibling ideas

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