Forsythia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Forsythia is derived from the name of a genus of shrubs that typically bloom in early spring. The name Forsythia refers to the vibrant yellow flowers that cover the shrubs, and is a symbol of new beginnings and optimism.
Pronunciation
For-SI-thee-uh
fawr-SITH-ee-ə,
for-SIDH-ee-ə
Popularity
Forsythia is a rare name and is not ranked in the top 1000 baby names in any country.

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Forsythia Name meanings & History

Forsythia is derived from the name of a genus of shrubs that typically bloom in early spring. The name Forsythia refers to the vibrant yellow flowers that cover the shrubs, and is a symbol of new beginnings and optimism. From the name of forsythia, any of a genus of shrubs that produce yellow flowers in spring. They were named in honour of the British botanist William Forsyth (1737-1804), whose surname was derived from Gaelic Fearsithe, a personal name meaning literally "man of peace" (cf. Fearsithe, Forsythe). The name Forsythia can be used as a first name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Forsythia: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Forsythia:

F: Fun-loving,Friendly,Fiery,Festive

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

S: Solidity,Sensuality,Status,Social Standing,Success,Sex,Security

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

T: Talkative,Truth,Testy,Tireless,Touchy,Tacky,Doubting Thomas

H: Hope,Haggle,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

A: Action,Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive,Angry,Argumentative

Forsythia is:

  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Unintellectual name

Related Names to Forsythia

Some names related to Forsythia might include Azalea, Blossom, Clover, and Marigold.