The Magic of Korean Birth Flowers

What flower blooms on your birthday? Explore the fascinating world of Korean birth flowers and their hidden meanings!

Forget boring birth months! In Korea, your birth flower is unique to your exact birth date. That’s right, there’s a special flower for every single day of the year. Each flower symbolizes a different personality trait. Want to discover yours? Read on to explore the fascinating world of Korean birth flowers!

Table of Contents

Birth Flowers of Each Month

Month	Flower
January	Carnations
February	Violet
March	Daffodils
April	Daisy
May	Lily of the Valley
June	Rose & Honeysuckle
July	Hydrangea
August	Gladiolus
September	Aster
October	Marigold
November	Chrysanthemums
December	Poinsettia

Korean Birth Flowers of Each Day

January

Carnations, with their charming ruffled blooms and vibrant colors (especially pink!), have long been a symbol of love and fascination. In Korea, carnations are also associated with those born in January. These individuals embody the carnation’s essence: emotional, sensitive, and with a strong drive to succeed.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
January 1	스노드롭	Snow Drop	Hope
January 2	섏꽑몃옉	Jonquil	Answer to love
January 3	사프란	Spring Crocus	Youth without regret
January 4	히아신스	Hyacinth	Peaceful love
January 5	노루귀	Hepatica	Patience
January 6	흰제비꽃	Violet	Innocent love
January 7	튤립	Tulip	Broken heart
January 8	보랏빛 제비꽃	Purple Violet	Love
January 9	노랑 제비꽃	Yellow Violet	Shy love
January 10	회양목	Box Tree	Endure and overcome
January 11	측백나무	Arbor Vitae	Strong friendship
January 12	향기 알리섬	Sweet Alyssum	Outstanding beauty
January 13	수선화	Narcissus	Mystery
January 14	시클라멘	Cyclamen	Introverted personality
January 15	가시	Thorn	Serious, stern
January 16	노랑 히아신스	Yellow Hyacinth	Win or lose
January 17	수영	Rumex	Friendly
January 18	어저귀	Indian Mallow	Conjecture
January 19	소나무	Pine	Center of qi, longevity
January 20	미나리아재비	Buttercup	Innocent
January 21	담쟁이덩굴	Ivy	Friendship
January 22	이끼	Moss	Mother’s love
January 23	부들	Bullrush	Obedience
January 24	가을에 피는 사프란	Saffron Crocus	The beauty of moderation
January 25	점나도나물	Cerastium	Genuine
January 26	미모사	Mimosa	Sensitive heart
January 27	마가목	Rowan	Not lazy
January 28	검은 포플라	Black poplar	Courage
January 29	이끼	Moss	Mother’s love
January 30	매쉬 메리골드	Mash Marigold	Happiness will come
January 31	노란 사프란	Spring Crocus	The joy of youth

February

Beyond Valentine’s Day love, violets represent watchfulness, faithfulness, and loyalty. Koreans believe those born in February, with the violet as their birth flower, possess a calm demeanor and resourcefulness to handle life’s challenges.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
February 1	앵초	Primrose	Youth and longing
February 2	모과	Chaendmeles	Simple
February 3	깉됱씠	Cardamine	I dedicate myself to you
February 4	빨간앵초	Red Primrose	Natural beauty
February 5	양치	Fern	Lovely
February 6	바위솔	Rock Pine	Working hard in the home
February 7	물망초	Forget-Me-Not	Don’t forget me
February 8	범의귀	Saxifraga	Deep feelings
February 9	은매화	Myrtle	Whisper of love
February 10	서향	Winter Daphne	Glory, honor
February 11	멜리사	Balm	Sympathy
February 12	쥐꼬리망초	Justica Procumbens	Pure, simple
February 13	갈풀	Canary Grass	Patience, tenacity
February 14	카모마일	Chamomile	Overcoming adversity
February 15	삼나무	Cedar	I live for you
February 16	월계수	Victor’s Laurel	Honor, glory, victory
February 17	야생화	Wild Flower	Familiar nature
February 18	미나리아재비	Buttercup	Innocent
February 19	떡갈나무	Oak	Friendly, sociable
February 20	칼미아	Kalmia	Great hope
February 21	네무필라	California Bluebell	Patriotic
February 22	무공화	Rose Of Sharon	Fragile beauty
February 23	살구꽃	Prunus	Shy
February 24	빙카	Periwinkle	Pleasant memories
February 25	사향장미	Musk Rose	Unpredictable love
February 26	아도니스	Adonis	Memories
February 27	아라비아의 별	Star Of Arabia	Purity
February 28	보리	Barley	Unity, prosperity
February 29	아르메리아	Armeria	Care and mercy

March – Korean Birth Flowers

Daffodils symbolize not just beauty but also mercy, truth, and sincerity. They are often associated with apologies and forgiveness. People born in March are seen as peacemakers, striving to avoid conflict and fostering harmony.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
March 1	수선화	Narcissus	Mystery, pride
March 2	미나리아재비	Buttercup	Beautiful character, innocence
March 3	자운영	Astragalus	My happiness
March 4	나무딸기	Raspberry	Love, affection
March 5	수레국화	Corn Flower	Happiness
March 6	데이지	Daisy	Playfulness
March 7	황새냉이	Wavy Bittercress	Deep nostalgia
March 8	밤꽃	Castanea	Honesty, sincerity
March 9	낙엽송	Larch	Courage
March 10	느릅나무	Elm	Noble
March 11	씀바귀	Ixeris	Simple, dedicated
March 12	수양버들	Weeping Willow	The sadness of love
March 13	산옥잠화	Day Lily	The oblivion of love
March 14	아몬드	Almond	Hopes and desires
March 15	독당근	Conium Macutatum	No regret in death
March 16	박하	Mint	Virtue
March 17	콩꽃	Bean Flower	Happiness will definitely come
March 18	아스파라거스	Asparagus	Unchanging
March 19	치자나무	Cape Jasmine	Infinite joy
March 20	보라색 튤립	Purple Tulip	Eternal love
March 21	벚꽃난	Honey Plant	Beginning of life, empathy
March 21	당아욱	Mallow	Blessings
March 23	글라디올러스	Gladiolus	Passionate love
March 24	금영화	California Poppy	Good hopes
March 25	덩굴성 식물	Climbing Plant	Beauty
March 26	흰앵초	White Primrose	First love
March 27	칼세올라리아	Calceolaria	Help
March 28	꽃아카시아나무	Robinia Hispida	Dignity
March 29	우엉	Burdock	Don’t touch me
March 30	금작화	Scotch Broom	Attractive
March 31	흑종초	Nigella Damascena	Dream love

April

Daisies, with their cheerful appearance, represent natural leadership qualities in Korean birth flower tradition. April birthdays indicate a competitive and highly motivated personality.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
April 1	아몬드	Almond	Faithful love
April 2	아네모네	Anemone/Wind Flower	Expectations
April 3	나팔수선화	Daffodil	Respect and pride
April 4	빨강 아네모네	Red Anemone	To love you
April 5	무화과	Fig Tree	Wealth and abundance
April 6	아도니스	Adonis	Eternal bliss
April 7	공작고사리	Adiantum Pedatum	Interesting
April 8	금작화	Broom	Philanthropy
April 9	벚나무	Cherry	Purity, beautiful soul
April 10	빙카	Periwinkle	Happy memories
April 11	꽃고비	Jacob’s Ladder	Come with me
April 12	복사꽃	Peach	In the power of love
April 13	페르시아 국화	Golden Wave	Competitive
April 14	흰나팔꽃	Morning Glory	Overwhelming joy
April 15	펜 오키드	Fen Orchid	Excellence
April 16	튤립	Tulip	Beautiful eyes
April 17	독일 창포	German Iris	Great marriage
April 18	자운영	Astragalus Sinicus	Immense love
April 19	참제비고깔	Larspur	Clear, fair
April 20	배나무	Pear	Gentle love
April 21	수양버들	Weeping Willow	Sadness of love, bright future
April 22	과꽃	China Aster	Trustworthy love
April 23	도라지	Balloon Flower	Gentle and warm-hearted
April 24	제라늄	Geranium	Fruition
April 25	중국 패모	Fritillaria Thunbergii	Majestic
April 26	논냉이	Japanese Cress	Burning love
April 27	수련	Water Lily	Innocent heart
April 28	빨간 앵초	Red Primrose	Unparalleled beauty
April 29	동백나무	Camellia	Attractive and charming
April 30	금사슬나무	Golden Chain	Sad beauty

May – Korean Birth Flowers

These fragrant flowers, known for their calming scent, symbolize rebirth and purity. Similar to violets, Koreans believe those born in May possess the strength and resilience to navigate life’s difficulties with grace.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
May 1	카우슬립 앵초	Cowslip	Sadness and happiness of youth
May 2	미나리아재비	Buttercup	Truthfulness
May 3	민들레	Dandelion	Trust
May 4	딸기	Garden Strawberry	Respect and love
May 5	은방울꽃	Lily Of The Valley	Exquisite
May 6	비단향나무꽃	Stock Flower	Eternal beauty
May 7	딸기잎	Strawberry Leaf	Love and respect
May 8	수련	Water Lily	Innocent heart
May 9	겹벚꽃	Prunus	Pure, elegant
May 10	꽃창포	Flag Iris	Elegant heart
May 11	사과	Apple	Seduction, temptation
May 12	라일락	Lilac	Love bud
May 13	산사나무	Hawthorn	Only love
May 14	매발톱꽃	Columbine	Decisive victory
May 15	물망초	Forget-Me-Not	True love
May 16	조팝나무	Bridal Wreath	Effort
May 17	노랑 튤립	Yellow Tulip	Sign of love
May 18	옥슬립 앵초	Oxlip	First love
May 19	아리스타타	Aristata	Owner of beauty
May 20	괭이밥	Wood Sorrel	Shining heart
May 21	담홍색 참제비고깔	Red Larkspur	Freedom
May 22	귀고리꽃	Fuchsia	Enthusiastic heart and mind
May 23	풀의 싹	Leaf Buds	Memories of first love
May 24	헬리오토로프	Heliotrope	Eternal love
May 25	삼색제비꽃	Pansy	Pure love
May 26	올리브나무	Olive	Peace and harmony
May 27	데이지	Daisy	Pure heart
May 28	박하	Mint	Virtue
May 29	토끼풀	Clover	Vibrant, cheerful
May 30	보랏빛 라일락	Purple Lilac	Sudden love
May 31	무릇	Scilla	Strong restraint, self-control

June

Unique among birth flowers, June has two! Roses, often associated with passionate love, and honeysuckle, symbolizing devotion, combine to represent the charming and socially adept personalities of those born in June.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
June 1	연분홍 장미	Great Maiden’s Blush	You’re the only one who understands me
June 2	빨강 매발톱꽃	Red Columbine	Straightforward, sincere
June 3	아마	Flax	Destiny
June 4	장미	Damask Rose	Beautiful and radiant face
June 5	메리골드	Marigold	Poor love
June 6	노랑 붓꽃	Korean Iris	Happiness of believers
June 7	슈미트티아나	Veronica Schmidtiana	Longing heart
June 8	재스민	Jasmine	Lovely
June 9	스위트피	Sweet Pea	Good memories
June 10	수염패랭이꽃	Sweet William	Chivalry
June 11	중국패모	Fritillaria Thunbergii	Nobility
June 12	레제다 오도라타	Mignonette	Charm
June 13	디기탈리스	Fox Glove	Thoughts hidden in the heart
June 14	뚜껑별꽃	Pimpernel	Bright memories
June 15	카네이션	Carnation	Passion
June 16	튜베 로즈	Tube Rose	Dangerous joy
June 17	토끼풀	Clover	Sensitive
June 18	백리향	Thyme	Courage
June 19	스위트브라이어	Sweet Brier	Love
June 20	꼬리풀	Speedwell	Success
June 21	달맞이꽃	Evening Primrose	Free heart
June 22	가막살나무	Viburnum	Love is stronger than death
June 23	접시꽃	Holy Hock	Passionate love
June 24	버베나	Garden Verbena	Family unity
June 25	나팔꽃	Morning Glory	Appreciate the moment
June 26	흰 라일락	White Lilac	Beautiful oath
June 27	시계꽃	Passion Flower	Divine love
June 28	제라늄	Geranium	Because of you, I am happy
June 29	빨강 제라늄	Red Geranium	Because of you, I have love
June 30	인동	Honey Suckle	Love

July – Korean Birth Flowers

Hydrangeas, with their beautiful clusters, represent gratitude, heartfelt emotions, and deep understanding. People born in July are compassionate, empathetic, and appreciate beauty, especially in the arts.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
July 1	단양쑥부쟁이	Fig Marigold	Patriotic
July 2	금어초	Snap Dragon	Longing and ambition
July 3	흰색 양귀비	White Poppy	Oblivion
July 4	자목련	Lily Magnolia	Love of nature
July 5	라벤더	Lavender	Strong fragrance
July 6	해바라기	Sunflower	Admiration, affection
July 7	서양까지밥나무	Gooseberry	Expectations
July 8	버드푸트	Birdfoot	Until we meet again
July 9	아이비 제라늄	Ivy Geranium	Sincere love
July 10	초롱꽃	Bellflower	Gratitude
July 11	아스포델	Asphodel	I’m yours
July 12	좁은입배풍동	Solanum	Unrestrained
July 13	잡초의 꽃	Flower of Grass	Pragmatic
July 14	플록스	Phlox	Peaceful
July 15	들장미	Briar Rose	Loveable
July 16	비단향꽃무	Stock Flower	Eternal love, beauty
July 17	흰색장미	White Rose	Respect
July 18	이끼 장미	Moss Rose	Simple
July 19	백부자	Aconite	Shine beautifully
July 20	가지	Eggplant	Honest
July 21	노랑장미	Yellow Rose	Beauty
July 22	패랭이꽃	Rainbow Pink	Longing for something or someone, pure love
July 23	장미	Rose	Beauty and charm
July 24	연령초	Trillum	Tender heart
July 25	말오줌나무	Elder	Hardworking
July 26	향쑥	Wormwood	Peace
July 27	제라늄	Geranium	True love
July 28	패랭이꽃	Fringed Pink	Always love you
July 29	선인장	Cactus	Burning heart
July 30	서양종 보리수	Lime Tree	Love between spouses
July 31	호박	Pumpkin	Vastness

August

Sharing a family lineage with lilies, the gladiolus symbolizes strength, integrity, and unwavering determination. Koreans associate this flower with August birthdays, indicating highly motivated and ambitious individuals.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
August 1	빨강 양귀비	Red Poppy	Consolation
August 2	수레국화	Cornflower	Happiness
August 3	수박풀	Flower-Of-An-Hour	Beauty of a girl
August 4	옥수수	Corn	Treasure
August 5	엘리카	Heath	Loneliness, solitude
August 6	능소화	Trumpet Creeper	Honor
August 7	석류	Pomegranate	Mature beauty
August 8	진달래	Azalea	Joy of love
August 9	시스투스	Cistus	To be loved
August 10	이끼	Moss	Mother’s love
August 11	빨강무늬제라늄	Zonal Geranium	Consolation, solace
August 12	협죽도	Sweet Oleander	Danger
August 13	골든 로드	Goldenrod	Boundaries
August 14	저먼더	Wall Germander	Respect
August 15	해바라기	Sunflower	Bright light
August 16	타마린드	Tamarind	Luxury
August 17	튤립나무	Tulip Tree	Complete happiness
August 18	접시꽃	Holly Hock	Burning love
August 19	로사 캠피온	Rosa Campion	Truthfulness
August 20	프리지아	Freesia	Innocent, honest
August 21	짚신나물	Agrimony	Gratitude
August 22	스피리아	Spirea	Effort
August 23	서양종 보리수	Linden Tree	Love between spouses
August 24	금잔화	Calendula	Sadness of separation
August 25	안스륨	Flaming Flower	Happiness in love
August 26	하이포시스 오리어	Hypoxis Aurea	Looking for the light
August 27	고비	Osmunda	Dreaming
August 28	에린지움	Eryngium	Secret love
August 29	꽃담배	Flowering Tobacco Plant	Because of you, I don’t feel lonely
August 30	저먼더	Wall Germander	Sincerity
August 31	토끼풀	Clover	Promise

September – Korean Birth Flowers

Asters, with their vibrant colors, represent the enduring power of love. September birthdays are believed to possess excellent communication skills and a positive outlook, sometimes striving for perfection.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
September 1	호랑이꽃	Tiger Flower	Love me
September 2	멕시칸 아이비	Mexican Ivy	Change
September 3	마거리트	Marguerite	Hidden love
September 4	뱀무	Geum	Satisfied love
September 5	느릅나무	Elm	Reliability
September 6	한련	Nasturtium	Patriotism
September 7	오렌지	Orange	New bride’s joy
September 8	갓	Mustard	Calm indifference
September 9	갓개매취	Michaelmas Daisy	Memories
September 10	흰색 과꽃	China Aster	Faithful and trusting heart
September 11	알로에	Aloe	Strong will to overcome difficulties
September 12	클레마티스	Clematis	Beauty of the heart
September 13	버드나무	Weeping Willow	Straightforward, honest
September 14	마르멜로	Quince	Seduction, temptation
September 15	다알리아	Dahlia	Splendor
September 16	용담	Gentiana	Beautiful sadness
September 17	에리카	Erica	Solitude
September 18	엉겅퀴	Thistle	Harshness
September 19	사초	Carex	Self-respect
September 20	로즈메리	Rosemary	Think of me
September 21	사프란	Saffron	Youth without regrets
September 22	퀘이킹 그라스	Quaking Grass	Excitement
September 23	주목	Yew Tree	Noble
September 24	오렌지	Orange	Newlywed joy
September 25	메귀리	Animated Oat	To love music
September 26	감	Date Plum	Natural Beauty
September 27	떡갈나무	Oak Tree	Love is forever
September 28	색비름	Love Lies A Bleeding	Self confidence
September 29	사과	Apple	Fame
September 30	삼나무	Cedar	Greatness, magnificence

October

Marigolds, considered sacred flowers in India, symbolize peace, wholeness, and passion. In Korea, they represent those born in October, known for their peaceful nature and pursuit of justice.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
October 1	빨강 국화	Red Chrysanthemum	Love
October 2	살구	Apricot	Shyness of a girl
October 3	단풍나무	Maple Tree	Restraint and wisdom
October 4	홉	Common Hop	Pure
October 5	종려나무	Palm Tree	Victory
October 6	개암나무	Hazel Tree	Reconciliation
October 7	전나무	Fir Tree	Noble
October 8	파슬리	Parsley	Victory
October 9	희향	Fennel	Praise
October 10	멜론	Melon	Abundance
October 11	부처꽃	Lythrum	Sadness of love
October 12	월귤	Lingonberry	Spirit of resistance
October 13	조팝나무	Bridal Wreath	Clear love
October 14	흰색 국화	White Chrysanthemum	Truth
October 15	스위트 바즐	Sweet Basil	Beautiful hope
October 16	이끼장미	Moss Rose	Pure
October 17	포도	Grape	Confidence, trust
October 18	넌출월귤	Cranberry	Comforting, consoling
October 19	빨강 봉선화	Balsam	Don’t touch me
October 20	마	Yam	Fate
October 21	엉겅퀴	Thistle	Independence
October 22	벗풀	Arrowhead	Credibility
October 23	흰독말풀	Thom Apple	Respect
October 24	매화	Chinese Plum	Noble heart
October 25	단풍나무	Red Emperor Maple	Mental and spiritual strength
October 26	수영	Rumex	Love
October 27	들장미	Briar Rose	Poetry
October 28	무궁화	Rose of Sharon	Subtle beauty
October 29	해당화	Crab Apple	Lead, guide
October 30	로벨리아	Lobelia	Confronting evil
October 31	칼라	Calla	Enthusiasm

November – Korean Birth Flowers

The “Queen of Fall Flowers,” the chrysanthemum symbolizes loyalty, honesty, and resilience. Koreans associate this flower with November birthdays, indicating practical and truth-seeking individuals.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
November 1	서양모과	Medlar	Only love
November 2	루피너스	Lupin	Mother’s love
November 3	브리오니아	Bryony	Rejection
November 4	골고사리	Hart’s Tongue Fern	Solace in truth
November 5	단양쑥부쟁이	Korean Aster	Merit
November 6	등골나물	Common Agrimony	Procrastination, indecision
November 7	메리골드	Marigold	Sadness of parting
November 8	가는동자꽃	Ragged Robin	Wit
November 9	몰약의 꽃	Myrrh	Sincerity
November 10	부용	Confederate Rose	Exquisite beauty
November 11	흰동백	White Camellia	Secret love
November 12	레몬	Lemon	Sincere yearning
November 13	레몬 버베나	Lemon Verbena	Perseverance
November 14	소나무	Pine	Immortality
November 15	황금싸리	Crown Vetch	Humility
November 16	크리스마스 로즈	Christmas Rose	Memories
November 17	머위	Butterbur	Justice, fairness, equality
November 18	산나리	Hill Lily	Magnificence
November 19	범의귀	Aaron’s Beard	Secret
November 20	뷰글라스	Bugloss	Truthfulness
November 21	초롱꽃	Lantern Flower	Truthfulness
November 22	매자나무	Korean Barberry	Skill
November 23	양치	Fern	Trust
November 24	가막살나무	Viburnum	Love is stronger than death
November 25	개옻나무	Rhus Continus	Insight, wisdom
November 26	서양톱풀	Yarrow	Leadership, inspiring
November 27	붉나무	Phus	Faith
November 28	과꽃	China Aster	Abstract
November 29	바카리스	Baccharis	Enlightenment
November 30	낙엽 마른 풀	Reed	Waiting for a new spring

December

The bright red poinsettia, often seen around Christmas, symbolizes self-confidence and independence in Korean birth flower tradition. People born in December possess a strong sense of self-love and independence.

Date	Korean	English Name	Meaning
December 1	쑥국화	Tansy	Peaceful
December 2	이끼	Moss	Mother’s love
December 3	라벤더	Lavender	Expectations and hope
December 4	수영	Rumex	Love
December 5	앰브로시아	Ambrosia	Happy love
December 6	바위취	Saxifraga	Intense love
December 7	양치	Fern	Reliability
December 8	갈대	Reed	Deep love
December 9	국화	Chrysanthemum	Elegant, noble
December 10	빨강 동백	Red Camellia	High reason
December 11	단양쑥부쟁이	Fig Marigold	Patriotism
December 12	목화	Cotton	Excellence
December 13	자홍색 국화	Magenta Chrysanthemum	Love
December 14	소나무	Pine	Bravery
December 15	서향	Winter Daphne	Immortality, honor
December 16	오리나무	Alder Tree	Dignity, solemnity
December 17	벚꽃난	Honey Plant	Empathy
December 18	세이지	Sage	Blessings, family virtue
December 19	스노 플레이크	Snowflake	Beauty
December 20	파인애플	Pineapple	Absolute perfection
December 21	박하	Mint	Virtue
December 22	백일홍	Zinnia	Happiness
December 23	플라타너스	Platanus	Genius
December 24	겨우살이	Mistletoe	Great patience
December 25	서양호랑가시나무	Holly	Foresight
December 26	크리스마스 로즈	Christmas Rose	Memories
December 27	매화	Chinese Plum	Pure heart, clear mind
December 28	석류	Pomegranate	Mature beauty
December 29	꽈리	Winter Cherry	Natural beauty
December 30	납매	Carolina Allspice	Pampering, tender love
December 31	노송나무	Chamaecyparis	Eternity, immortality

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