Mauve - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Mauve \

is of French origin, and its meaning is "mallow plant". The petals of the mallow are purple, hence the use of "mauve" as a color.

Mauve has 1 variant form: Malva.

Baby names that sound like Mauve are Mave and Maeve.

Mauve is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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