Cedar
Cedar is a unisex name of English origin meaning “cedar tree.” Cedar refers to the majestic evergreen tree revered across cultures.
how do you pronounce Cedar?
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what does Cedar mean?
The name Cedar means “cedar tree.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Cedar refers to the majestic evergreen tree revered across cultures. Cedars of Lebanon are mentioned throughout the Bible as symbols of strength and beauty. It fits the rising trend of botanical and nature names.
where does the name Cedar come from?
Wiktionary's entry traces the word cedar to the abundance of the tree locally, which is the source of related place names; it does not address the transferred use of Cedar as a personal given name directly.
the history of Cedar
As a given name, Cedar is a modern nature-name transfer; nothing further, including the biblical Cedars-of-Lebanon association claimed elsewhere, is confirmed by the source here.
who are famous people named Cedar?
- Cedar Walton (jazz pianist)
- Cedar Point (historic amusement park)
what names are similar to Cedar?
what names go well with Cedar?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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