Lotus
From the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera), a water lily, or the mythological lotus tree, both ultimately derived from Greek lotos.
Meaning and origin
Lotus is an English girls' name taken directly from the lotus flower, specifically the sacred water lily Nelumbo nucifera important in Asian religions and meditation practices.
How to pronounce Lotus
| English (US) | LOH-təs /ˈloʊtəs/ |
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