Persimmon

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Persimmon comes from the fruit of the same name. Although the origin of the word "persimmon" is uncertain, it is believed to have come from the Algonquian language, spoken by various Native American tribes in North America. The word meant "dry fruit" or "astringent fruit" because of the fruit's high tannin content.
Pronunciation
Per-si-mun
per-SIM-un
Popularity
Persimmon is not a very popular name in the world, but it is gradually gaining popularity.

cartoon of the name Persimmon
Cartoon of Persimmon

Persimmon Name meanings & History

The name Persimmon comes from the fruit of the same name. Although the origin of the word "persimmon" is uncertain, it is believed to have come from the Algonquian language, spoken by various Native American tribes in North America. The word meant "dry fruit" or "astringent fruit" because of the fruit's high tannin content. From the name of the Persimmon, a brightly colored fruit. The word persimmon is derived from Powhatan, an Algonquian language of the eastern United States, meaning "a dry fruit".As a given name, it has been occasionally found in the English-speaking world from the 19th century onwards. Persimmon can be used as a first name, middle name, or even a surname. It is a gender-neutral name, so it can be used for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Persimmon: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Persimmon:

P: Partnership,Particular,Pensive,Political,Passive

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive,Entertain,Enliven,Enlighten

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

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

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

M: Manipulative,Maternal,Mother,Mushy,Mommy,Memorabilia,Memory

O: Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized

N: Nervous,Nitpicking,Nice,Nutrition,Nagging,Neat,Neurosis

Persimmon is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name

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