Peony
The meaning of Peony is 'healing'. It is a name typically given to girls and is of Greek origin. Peony is derived from the Old Greek word 'paion', meaning 'healthy' or 'prosperity.' Peony is believed to be a diminutive of the name Paeon from Greek mythology. Paeon was the name of the Greek gods' physician and his name has become synonymous with 'healing'. He was known for being the man who cured Ares, the god of war after Diomedes wounded him. He also cured Hades, the god of the underworld, after Heracles shot him with an arrow. Peony refers to a plant that was originally known as a Paeonia. It has many healing properties and is most widely used in East Asian herbal medicines. The flowers symbolize 'prosperity' and 'fortune'. 'Peony' is also the name of a book by Pearl. S. Buck.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
healing
Origin
Flower name; Latin
Numerology
P is for pastimes, for you have many.
E is for expressive, not one to hold within.
O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.
N is for neatness, your orderly way.
Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.
Lucky
Peony 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!
Peony in Pop Culture
- Peony the flower that signifies riches and honor
- "Peony in Love " a novel by Lisa See
- Linh Peony younger stepsister of Cinder, from the "Lunar Chronicles" by Marissa Meyer
- Peony character in the webcomic "Never Satisfied" by Taylor Robin
- Peony character in Robin McKinley's Sleeping Beauty retelling "Spindle's End"
