Eucalyptus Name Origin
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Australian (Indigenous Australian) 70% -
Brazilian (Mixed) 20%
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Filipino (Southeast Asian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Eucalyptus
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Other
Name Origin
The name 'Eucalyptus' is derived from the Greek words 'eu' meaning 'good' and 'kalyptos' meaning 'covered', referring to the cap-like operculum on the flower buds. It is also the name of a genus of trees native to Australia, known for their aromatic leaves and distinctive bark.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Eucalyptus each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).