Carnation

Carnation Meaning & Origin

About Carnation
The name "Carnation" is derived from the Latin word "carnis" meaning flesh, as the flower was originally known for its pinkish flesh-like color. Symbolizing love, fascination, and distinction, Carnation is a name associated with beauty, affection, and admiration. It is often used to represent deep love and admiration for someone, making it a popular choice for expressing heartfelt emotions.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNXN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0650305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 R N EY1 SH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kɑrˈneɪʃən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carnation in Braille

Here's how to represent Carnation in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Carnation in braille

How to Spell the Name Carnation in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Carnation using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Carnation in sign language

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