Kurinji
A rare flower that blooms once in twelve years.
Tamil Nadu, India
Girl · K
Kurinji
“A rare flower that blooms once in twelve years.”
Name Details & Attributes
Meanings
Rare Flower
Highland
Syllables
3
About this name
Named after the Strobilanthes kunthiana flower, which covers the hills of the Western Ghats in blue once every twelve years. In Sangam literature, Kurinji also denotes the mountainous landscape.
It means "A rare flower that blooms once in twelve years." Kurinji has Tamil Nadu and India origins. Kurinji has a popularity score of 70 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced Ku-rin-ji. It is traditionally associated with Hinduism. It is associated with themes of Nature and Rare. Its listed personality traits are Patient and Graceful. It has 3 syllables and 7 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Neelambari.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kurinji mean?
The name Kurinji means "A rare flower that blooms once in twelve years."
What origin is the name Kurinji?
Kurinji has Tamil Nadu and India origins.
Is Kurinji a boy or girl name?
Kurinji is traditionally a girl's name.
How do you pronounce Kurinji?
Kurinji is pronounced Ku-rin-ji.
Is Kurinji popular?
Kurinji has a popularity score of 70 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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