Lemon
Meaning of Lemon
Lemon is a bright, playful name for a baby girl. It springs from the sweet-tart fruit whose name travelled from Arabic laymūn through Latin limon to English. In English it’s pronounced LEH-muhn. It drips with Mediterranean sunshine like a golden droplet on the tongue. In Roman gardens, lemon trees scented warm breezes and whispered tales of la familia beneath citrus boughs. Today it shines as a rare gem: in 2024, 29 newborn girls wore the name, placing it at rank 921 in the USA. Parents choose it for its tangy zest, its glowing warmth, and its promise of pucker-filled joy—no sour notes here!
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LEH-muhn (/ˈlɛmən/)
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Notable People Named Lemon
| Zhang Meng, also known as Lemon Zhang, is a Chinese actress, singer and model who graduated from Beijing Film Academy. |
| Lemon Andersen is an American poet, spoken word artist and actor known for his book County of Kings. |
