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Fuchsia

Girl · German · Medium name

Meaning
A vivid pink-purple flower
Pronunciation
FYOO-shuh
Origin
German

Named for German botanist Leonhart Fuchs; the fuchsia flower.

Popularity
Very rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

UniqueNature-inspiredModern

Languages in use: German, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • FushiaEnglish

    Phonetic spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Botanical Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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