Learning Flower Names in Arabic: A Floral Vocabulary Guide

Flower Names in Arabic

As you delve deeper into the Arabic language, expanding your vocabulary is essential for fluency. One beautiful and fragrant category to explore is the world of flowers.

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a gardener, or just someone who appreciates the beauty of flowers, knowing their names in Arabic will enhance your language skills. In this post, we’ll introduce you to some common flowers and their Arabic names.

How To Say Flower In Arabic

The Arabic word for flower is written as زَهْر and pronounced zahr. The plural word for flowers in Arabic is written زُهور and pronounced as zuhuur. Remember that this is a collective noun; one flower is called زَهْرة and transliterated as zahra in Arabic.

1. وردة (Warda) – Rose

The word “وردة” is used to describe a “rose” in Arabic. Roses are universally adored and are often associated with love and beauty in both Arab and global cultures.

2. زهرة التوليب (Zahra Al-Tulib) – Tulip

“زهرة التوليب” refers to a “tulip.” This vibrant and elegant flower is a symbol of spring and renewal, making it a popular choice for gardens.

3. نرجس (Nargis) – Daffodil

“نرجس” is the Arabic word for “daffodil.” This flower is known for its bright yellow petals and is often associated with new beginnings.

4. خزامى (Khuzaama) – Lavender

“خزامى” stands for “lavender” in Arabic. This aromatic flower is prized for its soothing scent and is commonly used in perfumes and essential oils.

5. عباد الشمس (ʿAbād Al-Shams) – Sunflower

The term “عباد الشمس” translates to “sunflower” in Arabic. Known for their large, bright yellow blooms, sunflowers are a symbol of positivity and warmth.

6. ياسمين (Yasmeen) – Jasmine

“ياسمين” is the Arabic word for “jasmine.” This small white flower is famous for its sweet fragrance and is often used in perfumes and teas.

7. قرنفل (Qurnafil) – Carnation

“قرنفل” refers to “carnation.” This flower is known for its ruffled petals and comes in a variety of colors, each with its own symbolic meaning.

8. زنبق (Zanbaq) – Lily

“زنبق” is the word for “lily” in Arabic. Lilies are elegant flowers often associated with purity and devotion.

9. بنفسجي (Banafsaj) – Violet

“بنفسيج” stands for “violet” in Arabic. Violets are delicate flowers known for their deep purple color and heart-shaped leaves.

10. اقحوان (Uqhuwaan) – Daisy

The term “اقحوان” translates to “daisy.” Daisies are cheerful flowers often associated with innocence and simplicity.

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Arabic Names Of Flowers

In this table are more than 30 Arabic names of flower with photos, before each word is the Arabic names, transliteration and meaning.

EnglishArabic flower namesTransliteration
Roseوَرْدward
HibiscusخِطْمِيّkhiTmiy
DandelionطَرَخْشَقونTarakhshaquun
Lotusزَهْرَةُ النَّيْلوفَر
اللّوتُس
zahratun nayluufar
al-luutus
Tulipزَهْرَةُ الخُزامى
التّوليب
zahratul khuzaamaa /
at-tuulib
Daisyزَهْرَةُ الرَّبيعzahratur rabii3
Lilyزَهْرَةُ الزَّنْبَقzahratuz-zanbaq
Orchidزَهْرَةُ الأُوركيدzahratul uurkiid
Lindenزَهْرَةُ الزَّيْزَفونzahratuz-zayzafuun
Geraniumغُرْنوقِيّghurnuuqiy
Violetزَهْرَةُ البَنَفْسَجzahratul banafsaj
Calendulaالآذَرِيُونal-aadhariyuun
Jasmineياسَمينyaasamiin
Peonyفاوانِياfaawaaniyaa
Cloverبَرْسيمbarsiim
Camelliaزَهْرَةُ الكاميلياzahratul kaamiilyaa
Hyacinthالمُكَحَّلةal-mukaHHala
Carnationزَهْرَةُ القَرَنْفُلzahratul qaranful
Irisزَهْرَةُ السَّوْسَنzahratus-sawsan
Gardeniaالغاردينياal-ghaardiiniyaa
Chrysanthemumزَهْرَةُ الاُقْحُوانzahratul uqHuwaan
Chamomileزَهْرَةُ البابونَجzahratul baabuunaj
Narcissusنَرْجِسnarjis
Sunflowerعَبّادُ الشَّمْس3abbadush-shams
Oleanderالدِّفْلىad-diflaa
buttercupحودانHawdhaan
dandelionطرخشقونTarakhshqoon
thistleنبات شائكnabaat shaa’ik
honeysuckleصريمة الجديSareemat al-jady
foxgloveقفاز الثعلبquffaaz ath-thaAlab
poppyخشخاشkhashkhaash
bluebellsياقتية الكرمyaaqooteeyat al-karam
heatherخلنجkhalanj
lupinsزَهْرَةُ الترمسzahrat at-turmus
primroseزَهْرَةُ الرَّبيعzahrat ar-rabeeA
nettleقريصqurrayS
Geranium غُرْنوقِيّghurnuuqiy
Linden زَهْرَةُ الزَّيْزَفون zahratuz-zayzafuun
Lily زَهْرَةُ الزَّنْبَقzahratuz-zanbaq
Orchid زَهْرَةُ الأُوركيد zahratul uurkiid
Daisy زَهْرَةُ الرَّبيع zahratur rabii
Cloverبَرْسيمbarsiim
Peonyفاوانِياfaawaaniyaa
Jasmineياسَمينyaasamiin
Calendulaالآذَرِيُونal-aadhariyuun
Violet زَهْرَةُ البَنَفْسَجzahratul banafsaj
Gardenia الغاردينياal-ghaardiiniyaa
Iris زَهْرَةُ السَّوْسَن zahratus-sawsan
Carnation زَهْرَةُ القَرَنْفُل zahratul qaranful
Hyacinth المُكَحَّلةal-mukaHHala
Camellia زَهْرَةُ الكاميلياzahratul kaamiilyaa
Oleanderالدِّفْلىad-diflaa
Sunflower عَبّادُ الشَّمْس abbadush-shams
Narcissusنَرْجِسnarjis
Chamomile زَهْرَةُ البابونَج zahratul baabuunaj
Chrysanthemum زَهْرَةُ الاُقْحُوان zahratul uqHuwaan
Bud برعمbiraeam
Bougainvilleaالجهنميةaljahanamia
Betel التنبولaltanbul
Balsam بلسمbalsam
Dahliaالدالياaldaalia
Crape Jasmine كريب الياسمين karib alyasamin
Cobra saffron كوبرا زعفران kubra zaefaran
Arabian Jasmine الياسمين العربيalyasamin alearabiu
Kurinjiكورينجيkurinji
Winter Jasmine ياسمين الشتاءyasamin alshita’
Datura الداتورةaldaatura
Water lilyالزنبق المائي alzanbaq almayiyu
Cypress Vine كرمة السرو karmat alsarw
Crossandra كروساندراkrusandira
Creeper الزاحفalzaahif
Indian tulip الزنبق الهنديalzanbaq alhindiu
Red lotus اللوتس الأحمر alluwts al’ahmar

Conclusion

Learning the names of flowers in Arabic not only enriches your vocabulary but also allows you to connect with nature in a new language. Whether you’re discussing your favorite blooms or planning a garden, these Arabic terms will help you express yourself beautifully. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be able to talk about flowers in Arabic with ease!

Explore more flower names and related vocabulary as you continue your Arabic studies. Happy learning!