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Azalea name meaning
Last Name
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in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Azalea mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Azalea
User Submitted Origins
Greek
56%
English
38%
Spanish
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Australia, the name Azalea is of Greek origin and means "Dry Flower".
- According to a user from Philippines, the name Azalea means "Flower".
- A submission from Connecticut, U.S. says the name Azalea means "Beautiful, flower" and is of Spanish origin.
- A submission from South Carolina, U.S. says the name Azalea means "Dry" and is of Greek origin.
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun A*za"le*a
A genus of showy flowering shrubs, mostly natives of China or of North America; false honeysuckle. The genus is scarcely distinct from Rhododendron.
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. � dry, -- so called because supposed to grow best in dry ground.]
Other Dictionary Sources
- Any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
Wiktionary
- A female given name
Azalea was also found in the following language(s): Translingual
Notable Persons With the Last Name Azalea
Notable Persons With the Last Name Azalea
Iggy Azalea
Iggy Azalea is a hip hop music and electronic dance music musician. She has had major accomplishments since 2011. Iggy was given the name Amethyst Amelia Kelly on June 7th, 1990 in Sydney.