58 Baby Girl Names That Mean Fragrant

Names that radiate a heavenly aroma that awakens the soul.

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• Jan 5, 2024

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As humans, we are inherently drawn toward various kinds of fragrances. They can evoke vivid memories, spark emotions, and create lasting impressions. That is why parents look for baby girl names that mean fragrant at the beginning of their parenting journey. Be it the exotic smell of shampoo, scented candles, or fabric softener, fragrances surround us in different forms. They are also associated with various positive qualities, beauty, elegance, and attractiveness. So, when a parent gives their daughter a name that means fragrant, it can be their way of wishing these qualities for her. Fragrances and scents are excellent reminders of good times. Your sense of smell has the most vital link to your memory. When you smell something, it signals the brain’s smell center, the olfactory bulb directly linked to areas of the mind that regulate emotion, memory, mood, and behavior. Smelling something fragrant triggers vivid memories and emotions (1). You may have fond memories of perfumes, food, and sometimes, even the weather, like a rainy afternoon. So, giving your girl a name that means fragrant will indirectly help them connect to these positive memories. Scents, sometimes, also have gendered associations. Floral scents are often linked to femininity, which is why many fragrance-related girl names come from flowers. For instance, Jazzmyn refers to the fragrant Jasmine flower, and Champapuri is a variant of Champa, another flower known for its scent. Names signifying fragrance transcend cultures and languages. You can find such names in Hindi, Arabic, English, and even Japanese. Exploring our list of baby girl names that mean fragrant will help you if you are looking for a beautiful, cross-cultural name for your little princess. Not only will these names evoke sweet-smelling memories, but they will also be a source of joy for your family. So, keep on reading!

Name	Gender	Meaning
Aamodini	Girl	Fragrant
Anureet	Girl	The one with the fragrant ceremonial rite
Araj	Unisex	A pure and fragrant individual
Areej	Girl	A fragrant smell
Arrayan	Unisex	A fragrant plant
Ateera	Girl	Fragrant; Like perfume
Atirah	Girl	Fragrant
Ayari	Unisex	Peaceful, fragrant, cherished
Camia	Unisex	Fragrant flower
Champapuri	Girl	Variation of Champa, a fragrant flower.

Chitragandha	Girl	Fragrant one
Fong	Unisex	fragrant or aromatic
Freesia	Girl	Flower; Fragrant; Free-spirited
Gandha	Girl	Fragrant
Ganika	Girl	Flower; Bud of a Jasmine; Fragrant and Pleasing like a Flower
Ghaaliya	Girl	Fragrant
Ghaliyah	Girl	A sweet smell; Perfume; Fragrant
Iori	Unisex	Fragrant weaving; Weaving with colors
Javaria	Unisex	fragrant or aromatic
Jazlynn	Girl	Fragrant flower

Jazmaine	Girl	Fragrant flower
Jazmin	Girl	Fragrant jasmine flower
Jazmina	Girl	Fragrant flower
Jazzlynn	Girl	Fragrant flower
Jazzmine	Girl	Fragrant flower
Jazzmyn	Girl	Fragrant flower
Jericho	Unisex	Moon; Fragrant
Jesmin	Girl	Fragrant, delicate flower
Jesmyn	Girl	Fragrant flower from the olive family
Jesmynda	Girl	Variant of Jasmine; Fragrant flower

Jessamyn	Unisex	Fragrant flower
Kaori	Girl	Fragrant weaving
Karou	Unisex	Fragrant
Kasturi	Girl	Musk; Fragrant Material
Kathinya	Unisex	Musk; Fragrant Material; Scented; Perfumed; A variant form of Kasthuri
Ketziah	Girl	Fragrant, aromatic, pleasant smelling
Khushbu	Girl	Fragrant; Aromatic; Sweet fragrance; Nice-smelling
Kiele	Girl	Fragrant blossom
Maeli	Unisex	Fragrant; Honey-like
Magadhi	Girl	Flower; As Pure as Jasmine Flower; Fragrant and Aromatic Jasmine Flower

Malini	Girl	Fragrant; Aromatic; Sweet Fragrance; Nice smelling
Malli	Girl	Flower; As Pure as Jasmine Flower; Fragrant and Aromatic Jasmine Flower
Melesa	Girl	As fragrant as honey bunch; As sweet as sugar
Mohi	Girl	As fragrant as a honey bunch, with a sweet taste as sugar
Mugdha	Unisex	Fragrant, fresh, pure
Pa	Girl	A fragrant and beautiful flower
Parimalan	Girl	A fragrant and lovely human being
Rayhana	Girl	Fragrant, delightful, beautiful
Reehan	Unisex	Blessed or fragrant
Reika	Girl	Beautiful; Fragrant flower

Reyan	Unisex	Fragrant aroma; Sweet scented
Ritaj	Unisex	Refreshment, fragrant, heavenly
Shameera	Girl	Beautiful flower; Fragrant flower; Beautiful woman; One who protects or defends
Wangi	Girl	Fragrant
Wardah	Unisex	Flower; Beautiful; Fragrant
Xiang	Unisex	Fragrant, auspicious
Zainab	Girl	Beautiful plant; Fragrant
Zanab	Girl	Fragrant flower; Father's joy

Baby girl names that mean fragrant are similar to their sweet and pleasing theme. Many Indian, Islamic, and Hebrew names mean fragrant, so you have a variety to peruse, regardless of your roots. Besides reminding you of sweet scents and their associated memories, these names have a melodic sound. So, if you are looking for beautiful and universal monikers that also have a personal connection with you for your daughter, you cannot go wrong with names that mean fragrant.

Infographic: Pleasing Girl Names That Mean Fragrant

Fragrance is a symbol of beauty, elegance, and hope. A name signifying this quality can be ideal for your little princess. The infographic below presents a specially curated list of names meaning 'fragrant,' along with their origins. So, go ahead and pick your best-loved choice for your daughter. Also, save and share the list with parents of other newborn girls.

ravishing names that mean fragrant for your baby girl (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do you pronounce some of the more difficult fragrant names for baby girls?

Pronouncing some of the more challenging fragrant names for baby girls correctly can be a wonderful way to honor different cultures and their languages. For instance, the Thai name 'Saowakhon,' meaning 'fragrance, scent, aroma,' is pronounced as sow-wa-KON. In Arabic, 'Qitarah,' which means 'fragrant,' is pronounced as KIHTAERAH. Lastly, 'Pachna,' derived from the Polish word for 'scent' or 'aroma,' is pronounced as PAHK-nah.

2. What are some unique or unusual fragrant names for baby girls?

Here are some unique and unusual fragrant names for baby girls: Aoxin (aromatic), Blinera (lime tree), Ervjollca (scent), and Rayya (good scent. These names encompass captivating scents and cultural diversity, adding enchantment and beauty to the naming process.

References

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Why Are We so Scent-Imental? Studying Odor-Linked Memories.
https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2022.667792

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