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Mahogany

mə-HOG-ə-nee

Mahogany is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “Refers to the reddish-brown tropical hardwood tree. The name evokes richness, warmth, and natural beauty.”. It currently ranks #2354 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2000.

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginEnglish

What Mahogany Means

Refers to the reddish-brown tropical hardwood tree. The name evokes richness, warmth, and natural beauty.

The Story of Mahogany

Imagine a wood so rich it built empires, so warm it glows; this name carries that same deep, enduring splendor for your daughter.

Mahogany is an English name directly referencing the opulent, reddish-brown tropical hardwood tree, renowned for its strength, durability, and lustrous finish. The word itself is believed to originate from the Spanish 'mahagoni' or the indigenous Taino word 'm'ogan' or 'mogan', used to describe the tree. Its journey into naming conventions began as the wood became highly prized in the 18th and 19th centuries for fine furniture and shipbuilding, a symbol of wealth and lasting quality.

To whisper 'Mahogany' is to feel a deep, satisfying warmth, like tracing the grain of polished wood with your fingertip. You envision your daughter as someone whose presence is felt, whose inner richness and natural elegance draw people in. This is a name that feels substantial yet smooth, a statement of her inherent value and the lasting impression she will make.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

UniqueElegantStrongCreative

Peak Year

#164 in 2000

Total Births

4,068

First Recorded

1975

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