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The Name Azalea - Origin and Meaning of Azalea


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Azalea

Greek

Usage of the Name Azalea

English

Meaning of the Name Azalea

The name Azalea comes from the name of the flowering shrub, which is derived from the Greek word "azaleos" meaning "dry". The shrub was named so in the 18th century because it flourishes in a dry soil.
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