Juniper
A name with Latin origins, the meaning of Juniper is taken from the Latin word 'juniperus'. This word is made up of the words 'junio', which means young and 'parere', which means 'to produce'. As a result, the name Juniper means 'ever young', 'evergreen' or 'youth producing'. The name has Old English roots, as it was inspired by the Juniper Tree and the berry that it produces. Historically, the Juniper tree was seen as a symbol of strength and protection against evil and supernatural creatures, such as evil spirits, energies, and diseases. It is also a variation of the Welsh name Guinevere. Juniper is a name that has traditionally been given to girls.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
young
Origin
English from Latin tree name
Numerology
J is for jewel, the sparkle in your eye.
U is for understanding, you show for others.
N is for nice, need I say more?
I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.
P is for pioneer, your adventuresome spirit.
E is for elegant, born within you.
R is for rational, the way you think.
Lucky
Juniper lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Juniper
- Saint Juniper follower of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Juniper Shuey American visual artist
- Bowie Juniper Holliday (b. 2016) son of model Tess Holliday
Juniper in Pop Culture
- Brother Juniper main character in Thornton Wilder's "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" and film
- "Brother Juniper " comic strip by Fred McCarthy and its main character
- Juniper evergreen shrub with berries from which gin (known as "jenever" in Dutch) is traditionally distilled.
