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Saffron

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SAF-ruhn'SAF-ruhn'2 syllables
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

A spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus

ORIGIN

Middle Eastern

ETYMOLOGY

From the Latin word 'safranum', which in turn comes from the Arabic 'za'farān'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Saffron is highly prized for its flavor, color, and medicinal properties.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in cooking, medicine, and dyeing, saffron has been valued since ancient times and was mentioned in classical writings including those of Homer.

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FAQs About Saffron

The name Saffron means "a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus" in English.
Saffron has Middle Eastern origins. From the Latin word 'safranum', which in turn comes from the Arabic 'za'farān'.
Saffron is pronounced SAF-ruhn (SAF-ruhn). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Saffron include Saffy, Ronnie.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Saffron include Jasmine, Indigo, Rowan, Olive.
The most common spelling is Saffron. Alternative spellings include Saffron, Safron, Safronn.