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Saffron

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Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Named after the golden spice from the crocus flower, this name carries exotic warmth and was beloved by bohemian cultures.”

Popularity Over Time

Saffron US popularity rank over timeRank 13970 in 1993 to rank 3904 in 2000. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#3904#8937#13970197420002024

Saffron is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

ArabicPersian

Syllables

2

Nicknames

SaffySaffi

Style

NaturePlayfulBoldFloral

Famous Bearers

  • Saffron Burrows
  • Saffron from Absolutely Fabulous

Collections

Floral & Botanical → Nature Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables →

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Poppy

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Marigold

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Juniper

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Flora

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Indian, Persian, and English-speaking cultures

People Also Ask

Named after the golden spice from the crocus flower, this name carries exotic warmth and was beloved by bohemian cultures.

Saffron is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Saffron include Saffy, Saffi.

Names that pair beautifully with Saffron include Marigold, Juniper, Flora, Beatrix, Roscoe.