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Clove Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Clove

"Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2023 👥 50 in US
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Meaning
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
50
Life Path
Number 3

📖 What Does Clove Mean?

Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands, or Moluccas, in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice, flavoring, or fragrance in consumer products, such as toothpaste, soaps, or cosmetics. Cloves are available throughout the year owing to different harvest seasons across various countries.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands, or Moluccas, in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice, flavoring, or fragrance in consumer products, such as toothpaste, soaps, or cosmetics. Cloves are available throughout the year owing to different harvest seasons across various countries.…

Root Element
Clove
Core Meaning
"Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Clove

C 3
L 3
O 6
V 4
E 5
SUM 3
3
Life Path
Creativity & Expression
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 50 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 50
Peak year 2023 (12)
First recorded 2019
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Clove" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~50 people named Clove in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 12 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Clove?

The Life Path number for Clove is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 1.

Is Clove a boy or girl name?

Clove is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Clove in the US?

Approximately 50 people in the United States are named Clove. The name peaked in 2023 with 12 recorded uses.

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