Verbena - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Verbena \v(e)-rbe-na, ver-bena\ is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "holy plants". Originally referred to the olive, laurel, and myrtle plants, which had spiritual significance to the Romans. In modern times, a class of medicinal plants with pleasant scents.

Verbena has 4 variant forms: Verbeena, Verbeina, Verbina and Verbyna.

Verbena is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Verbena. Click here to compare Verbena with related baby names.