"I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Flora Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Flora
girl
Flora means "Flower; Blooming", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Flora does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Flora blossoms abundantly — lily among thorns, rose of Sharon, glory of Lebanon given, the flower who rejoices with joy and singing because God tends her.
Is Flora in the Bible?
No — the name Flora does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Flower; Blooming", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Flora.
Pronunciation:/FLOR-ah/
OriginLatin
MeaningFlower; Blooming
What does Flora mean?
Flora is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Flower; Blooming". Flora is all flowers — and God tends His garden with infinite care. 'I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.' Flora blooms among thorns because God sustains her.
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What does Flora mean in the Bible?
Flora means "Flower; Blooming" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Flora is all flowers — and God tends His garden with infinite care. 'I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.' Flora blooms among thorns because God sustains her.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Flora?
Flora is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Flower; Blooming" — not because Scripture names anyone Flora.
"It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Flora?
Flora has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Flora?
Flora is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Flora?
Flora blossoms abundantly — lily among thorns, rose of Sharon, glory of Lebanon given, the flower who rejoices with joy and singing because God tends her.
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Flora name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Flora
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Flora?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Flora?
You can read every verse where Flora appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.