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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Holy plants; Sacred bough

Parents foraging in the garden for the perfect floral-inspired feminine moniker will love Verbena! Named for the genus of plants, which are also known as vervain or verveine, Verbena has roots in Latin. There are over 250 species in the Verbena plant family, many of which have important medicinal functions. Historically, they have also been considered sacred plants of healing, which may be why Verbena means “holy plants” or “sacred bough.” With a name like this, your little bloom is sure to express their flower power and feel deeply connected to the world around them.