Flores
Fact sheet
- Name
- Flores
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Flores is a feminine first name that is considered a Portuguese and Spanish variant of Flora. The meaning of the name can be translated into German as 'the flower', 'the bloom', 'the blooming one', 'the splendid one', or more freely as 'the one of high esteem'.
What does the name Flores mean?
The name Flores has its roots in the Latin term flōrēns, which means 'blooming', 'flourishing', 'abundant', 'youthfully blooming', and 'of high esteem'. It is also derived from the verb flōrēre or flōreō, which means 'to bloom', 'to blossom', 'to thrive', 'to shine', and 'to be splendid'. Another source is the noun flōs, which refers to 'the flower', 'the bloom', 'innocence' (in a figurative sense), and 'virginity'. In Roman mythology, Flora is revered as the goddess of youth, bloom (especially of grain), flowers, and joy of life. Artistic representations associated with the four seasons often depict her as the embodiment of spring. The name is also known through the Italian city of Florence, which is called Firenze in Italian. Variants include Florentia, Florentine, Florentina, Florentissa, Florenta, Florentyna, Florenze, Florenzia, Florencia, Florence, Flor, Flore, Florie, Flory, and Fiorenza.
Where does the name Flores come from?
Flores is a feminine first name that comes from Latin and means 'the flower' or 'the bloom'. The Latin
How do you pronounce Flores?
Flo-res, as in 'Floe' and 'Resonance'.
When is the name day of Flores?
The name day for Flores is celebrated on July 29 and November 24.
Popularity
In Germany, Flores is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 2,348th place. In the last ten years, Flores has been chosen as a first name less than 10 times, which gives it a 7,773rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,639th.
Nicknames & pet names
Flo
Famous people
- Flores Chaviano (Cuban composer)
- Flores Yves (Filipino actress)
- Luis Flores Abarca (Chilean footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Flores
What is the origin of the name Flores?
Flores is a feminine first name with Latin roots that means 'the flower' or 'the bloom'.
What does the name Flores mean?
The name Flores is derived from the Latin word flōrēns, which means 'blooming', 'flourishing', and 'of high esteem'. It is also associated with the Roman goddess Flora.
Is the name Flores popular?
Flores is particularly common in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking regions and enjoys a certain popularity there.