Clove
Meaning of Clove
Clove is a feminine appellation of English provenance, etymologically rooted in the Old English clāfe and ultimately derived from the Latin clavus—“nail”—in reference to the characteristic shape of the aromatic spice, and it denotes both a botanical specimen prized since medieval commerce and a symbol of subtle resilience within Anglo-American naming conventions. Phonologically rendered as klohv (/kloʊv/), the name conveys an austere elegance and bears connotations of warmth and preservation, evoking the spice’s historic roles in culinary, medicinal and ceremonial contexts. In contemporary usage within the United States, Clove remains exceptionally rare—data from 2019 through 2024 indicate between five and twelve newborns annually receiving the name, yielding a gradual ascension in rank from 951 in 2020 to 944 in 2024—underscoring its discreet appeal among parents who favor lexically distinctive, nature-inflected choices.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as klohv (/kloʊv/)
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