Origin and Meaning of Primrose

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Primrose

Latin and English

Meaning of Primrose

The name Primrose means "primrose" from the English word for the flower. The word itself is derived from the Latin phrase "prima rosa" meaning "first rose" (though the flower does not have a connection with the rose family).

Famous bearers

A bearer of the surname is William Primrose (1904 - 1982), a Scottish violist.

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