Name Meaning & Origin
"A taxonomic genus within the family Pieridae – butterflies called clouded yellows."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Colias is a genus of butterflies in the family Pieridae. They are often called clouded yellows in the Palearctic and sulphurs in North America. The closest living relative is the genus Zerene, which is sometimes included in Colias.
Colias is a genus of butterflies in the family Pieridae. They are often called clouded yellows in the Palearctic and sulphurs in North America. The closest living relative is the genus Zerene, which is sometimes included in Colias.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
Root element "Colias" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A taxonomic genus within the family Pieridae – butterflies called clouded yellows.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
A name used globally.
The Life Path number for Colias is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 7.
Colias is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.
From Our Database
🔍 Look up another name's meaning