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Christian Name · Latin/English Origin
Poppy Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Poppy
girl
Poppy means "Red flower; From the poppy flower", a girl's name of Latin/English origin. The name Poppy does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Poppy represents vibrant life emerging from sacrifice — the beauty of redemption paid for by Christ's precious blood.
Is Poppy in the Bible?
No — the name Poppy does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Red flower; From the poppy flower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Poppy.
Pronunciation:/POP-ee/
OriginLatin/English
MeaningRed flower; From the poppy flower
What does Poppy mean?
Poppy is a girl name of Latin/English origin meaning "Red flower; From the poppy flower". Poppy refers to the vibrant red flower. Red in Scripture symbolizes the blood of Christ shed for the redemption of humanity.
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What does Poppy mean in the Bible?
Poppy means "Red flower; From the poppy flower" and is a name of Latin/English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Poppy refers to the vibrant red flower. Red in Scripture symbolizes the blood of Christ shed for the redemption of humanity. The vivid beauty of the poppy, emerging even in barren fields, speaks of life and beauty springing forth from sacrifice.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Poppy?
Poppy is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Red flower; From the poppy flower" — not because Scripture names anyone Poppy.
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Which books of the Bible mention Poppy?
Poppy is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Poppy?
Poppy represents vibrant life emerging from sacrifice — the beauty of redemption paid for by Christ's precious blood.
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Poppy name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Poppy does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Red flower; From the poppy flower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Poppy.
Poppy means "Red flower; From the poppy flower." It is a Latin/English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Red flower; From the poppy flower" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin/English. Poppy comes into English from Latin/English and carries the sense "Red flower; From the poppy flower." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Poppy
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Poppy?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Poppy?
You can read every verse where Poppy 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.