Meaning & Origin
A taxonomic genus within the family Fabaceae – species principally among those called trefoils, especially bird's-foot trefoils, and also deervetches and deerweeds.
Lotus is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek lōtos, referring to the sacred aquatic flower that symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and rebirth across Hindu and Buddhist traditions. In Egyptian mythology, the lotus emerging from water represented the sun and creation itself.
As a given name, Lotus sits at the intersection of botanical beauty and spiritual depth. With over 2,650 U.S. births recorded, it's a name for parents drawn to nature, mindfulness, and a name with genuine cultural resonance beyond the garden.