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    Magnolia

    mag-NOH-lee-uh

    Latin/French
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Magnol's flower; Dignity and nobility
    Origin
    Latin/French
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Magnolia does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Magnol's flower; Dignity and nobility", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Magnolia.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1900s (0.015% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Magnolia is ancient dignity — strength and honour her garments, beauty made perfect in its time, the nobility of enduring faith.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Proverbs 31:25

      "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."

    • Ecclesiastes 3:11

      "He hath made every thing beautiful in his time."

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