What does Begonia mean?

Definitions for Begonia
bɪˈgoʊn yə, -ˈgoʊ ni əbe·go·ni·a

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. begonianoun

    any of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes

Wiktionary

  1. begonianoun

    Any plant of the large genus of Begonia.

  2. Etymology: From bégonia, named after Michel Bégon (1638–1710), French governor of Saint-Domingue.

Wikipedia

  1. Begonia

    Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains more than 2,000 different plant species. The Begonias are native to moist subtropical and tropical climates. Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates. In cooler climates some species are cultivated outside in summertime for their bright colorful flowers, which have sepals but no petals.

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  1. begonia

    A begonia is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the family Begoniaceae. This diverse plant family includes more than 1,800 different species and hybrids, many of which are commonly grown as ornamental indoor or outdoor plants due to their showy flowers and attractive foliage. Begonias can range in size from compact dwarf varieties to larger specimens, and they are available in a wide assortment of leaf shapes, sizes, and colors.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Begonianoun

    a genus of plants, mostly of tropical America, many species of which are grown as ornamental plants. The leaves are curiously one-sided, and often exhibit brilliant colors

Wikidata

  1. Begonia

    Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants. The genus contains about 1,400 different plant species. The Begonias are native to moist subtropical and tropical climates. Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates. In cooler climates some species are cultivated outside in summertime for their bright colorful flowers.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Begonia

    be-gōn′ya, n. a genus of plants cultivated in our greenhouses for their pink flowers and their remarkable unequal-sided and often coloured leaves—'Elephant's Ears,' 'Angel's Wings.' [Named from the botanist Michel Begon, 1638-1710.]

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. BEGONIA

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Begonia is ranked #85659 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Begonia surname appeared 218 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Begonia.

    44.9% or 98 total occurrences were Asian.
    35.7% or 78 total occurrences were White.
    13.7% or 30 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    5% or 11 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Begonia in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Begonia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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