Periwinkle - Flower Names

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Periwinkle

/ˈpɛrɪwɪŋkəl/

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Uncommon

Meaning

The name refers to the periwinkle flower, a small evergreen plant with blue or white blooms.

Symbolizes enduring love, peace, and spiritual connectivity. It reflects resilience and continuity due to the plant's evergreen nature.

Symbolism

Embodies innocence, eternal life, and remembrance. In floriography, it represents friendship and affection that persists through hardship.

Etymology: Derived from the Old English 'perwince' and 'pirwince', ultimately from Latin 'vinca' or 'vincire', meaning 'to bind', referring to the plant's trailing vines. The prefix 'peri-' may come from Greek 'peri' meaning 'around'.

Style & Origin

artistic

nature inspired

english

Cultural Background

Originating as the name of a flowering plant, Periwinkle has been adopted in English-speaking cultur

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