Meaning & Origin
A taxonomic genus within the family Asteraceae – the chrysanthemums or mums.
Chrysanthemum is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek chrysanthemon — composed of chrysos ('gold') and anthemon ('flower'), meaning 'golden flower.' The chrysanthemum is a flower of profound cultural significance in East Asia, representing longevity, autumn, and nobility.
As a given name, Chrysanthemum is extraordinary in its rarity and boldness — a full floral name in the tradition of Violet, Dahlia, and Magnolia, but on a far grander scale. It was famously the name of the mouse protagonist in Kevin Henkes' beloved 1991 children's book Chrysanthemum.