Rue - Flower Names

Name Orchard

Rue

/ruː/

🔥🔥
Uncommon

Meaning

The name refers to the rue plant (Ruta graveolens), a bitter herb with blue-green foliage and yellow flowers.

Rue symbolizes protection, repentance, and clarity, often associated with healing and spiritual purification.

Symbolism

It embodies resilience, introspection, and the ability to endure hardship; historically worn to ward off evil or illness.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'rue' and Latin 'ruta', ultimately from Greek 'rhutē', meaning 'to set free', referencing its use as an antidote or protective herb.

Style & Origin

nature inspired
bohemian
ancient

Cultural Background

Rue originates from the herbaceous plant known for its medicinal and symbolic uses in European and M

nameorchard.com

Explore More Flower Names

Discover hundreds of beautiful names in this category