What does Saffron mean?

Saffron as a girls' name (also used as boys' name Saffron). Flower name: saffron is used as a spice, as well as a bright orange-yellow color dye. Monks of some Eastern religions wear saffron robes. This usage was mocked in the comic TV series "Absolutely Fabulous". Actress Saffron Aldridge.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Sa-, -on

ASSOCIATED WITH flower, bright (light), yellow (golden), monks

Variations

VARIANTS Saffran, Saffren, Saffronia, Saphron

How popular is Saffron?

Saffron is an unusual first name for women but a very prominent last name for both adults and children (#66476 out of 150436, Top 44%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Affton, Cameron, Camron, Caron, Carron, Daron, Eurfron, Farron, Kameron▼, Kamron, Kamyron, Karon▼, Saffi, Safira, Saran, Sharon▼, Sharron▼, Sheron, Sherron, Simeron and Soffrona. These names tend to be more frequently used than Saffron.