Different Flower Names in Italian for English Readers
I live in India, and I speak Hindi, Punjabi and English very well. I like to learn other languages too.
Flowers are an important part of everyday human life. We use them for many purposes.
In this article, we will discuss the names of different flowers in the Italian language. This information will be helpful for international travelers who are planning to go on a trip to an Italian-speaking region. The Italian names have been written alongside their English translations to help English readers learn them.
| English Name for Flower | Italian Name for Flower |
|---|---|
Rose | Rosa |
Sunflower | Girasol |
Night-Blooming Jasmine | Gelsomino Notturno |
Jasmine | Gelsomino |
Marigold | Calendula |
Lily | Giglio |
Daffodil | Narciso |
Daisy | Margherita |
Primrose | Primula |
Dandelion | Dante de Leone |
Campion | Campion |
Peony | Pionia |
Saffron | Zafferano |
Poppy | Papavero |
Buttercup | Renuncolo |
The word flower translates to fiore in the Italian language.
Rose
The name for rose in Italian is rosa.
Sunflower
The sunflower is called girasol in Italian.
Night-blooming Jasmine
The name for night-blooming jasmine in Italian is gelsomino notturno.
Jasmine
The Italian name for the jasmine flower is gelsomino.
Marigold
Marigold is called calendula in Italian.
Lily
The name for lily in Italian is lis.
Daffodil
The Italian name for daffodil flower is narciso.
Daisy
The Italian name for daisy is marguerite.
Primrose
The name for primrose in Italian is primula.
Dandelion
Dandelion is called dante de leone in Italian.
Campion
The name for campion in Italian is campion.
Peony
The name for peony in Italian is pionia.
Saffron
The Italian name for the saffron flower is zafferano.
Poppy
The poppy flower is called coquelicot in Italian.
Tulip
The Italian name for tulip is tulipano.
Buttercup
The name for the buttercup flower in Italian is renuncolo.
It's quiz time now!
For each question, choose the best answer. The answer key is below.
- What is the Italian name for the primrose flower?
- Primula
- Dante de leone
- What would you call a saffron flower in Italian language?
- Zafferano
- Papavero
- The Italian name for marigold is calendula.
- True
- False
- Lily is called............ in Italian.
- Giglio
- Narciso
- The Italian name for rose is..............(fill in the blanks)
- Rosa
- Renuncolo
Answer Key
- Primula
- Zafferano
- True
- Giglio
- Rosa
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