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Name
Primula
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

The feminine first name Primula has its origin in Latin. Translated into German, it means "the primrose," a spring plant, or also "the first little one."

What does the name Primula mean?

The name Primula has its roots in Latin and means "the primrose" or "the very first." It derives from the Latin words primula, which means "the primrose," as well as prīmulus, which means "the very first." The terms prima for "the first" and primula for "the first little one" are also significant, with the suffix -ula representing a diminutive form.

Where does the name Primula come from?

The name Primula is of Latin origin and stands for "the primrose." The

How do you pronounce Primula?

Primula is pronounced as 'Prim-oo-la.'

Popularity

In Germany, Primula is a rare first name that has not yet been recorded in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in Italy was in 2004, reaching 1,949th place. In the last ten years, Primula has been given as a first name there fewer than ten times, resulting in a ranking of 3,316 in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, Primula ranks 4,118th in Italy.

Nicknames & pet names

Primel / Primelinchen / Primfaktor / Primteiler / Primzahl

Famous people

  • Primzahl (Number divisible only by 1 and itself)

Frequently asked questions about the name Primula

What does the name Primula mean?

The name Primula comes from Latin and means 'the primrose' or 'the very first.'

Where does the name Primula come from?

Primula has Latin roots, where it stands for 'the primrose.' It is also common in English.

How popular is the name Primula?

The name Primula is rather rare, but due to its unique meaning and melodious pronunciation, it is gaining popularity.

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