Flowers name in Hindi
Gulab (गुलाब) is rose, genda (गेंदा) is marigold and kamal (कमल) is lotus: here are 43 flowers with their Hindi names in Devanagari and Roman. Each row says what the flower is used for, and the four we use in our Lucknow bouquets link to the bouquet.
How we researched this
We checked each Hindi name against Hindi word lists, Wiktionary and the botanical names. Where two names mean one flower, both are shown.
Last verified: 14 October 2026. We update this page when ratings, prices or hours change.
At a glance
- 43 flowersDevanagari, Roman and use.
- Top 15 with photosThe ones people look up most.
- 4 in our bouquetsRose, gerbera, lily, carnation.
- Puja, shaadi, giftingOne line of use for each.
Which flower names do most people look up?
Gulab (rose), genda (marigold), kamal (lotus), chameli (jasmine), rajnigandha (tuberose), surajmukhi (sunflower) and gudhal (hibiscus). These seven cover most puja, shaadi and gifting searches. Photos of the top 15 are below, and the full list of 43 follows.
Rose
Marigold
Lotus
Jasmine
Tuberose
Sunflower
Hibiscus
Night jasmine
Lily
Orchid
Carnation
Gerbera
Tulip
Dahlia
Lavender
What are the Hindi names of 43 common flowers?
The table gives the English name, the Hindi in Devanagari, the Hindi in Roman and one line of use. Where one flower has two Hindi names, such as harsingar and parijat, both are shown. Rows with a link are flowers we use in our bouquets.
| English | हिन्दी | Roman | Use | We stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | गुलाब | Gulab | Love, gifting, puja, gulkand | Red Rose Classic, from ₹899 |
| Marigold | गेंदा | Genda | Puja, haldi, toran, garlands | |
| Lotus | कमल | Kamal | Lakshmi puja, national flower | |
| Jasmine | चमेली | Chameli | Puja, gajra, shaadi | |
| Arabian jasmine | मोगरा | Mogra | Gajra, strong evening scent | |
| Tuberose | रजनीगंधा | Rajnigandha | Shaadi stages, long-lasting stems | |
| Sunflower | सूरजमुखी | Surajmukhi | Cheerful gifting | |
| Hibiscus | गुड़हल | Gudhal | Devi puja | |
| Night jasmine | हरसिंगार (पारिजात) | Harsingar (Parijat) | Puja, picked fallen at dawn | |
| Champaca | चंपा | Champa | Puja, scent | |
| Oleander | कनेर | Kaner | Temple offering, poisonous | |
| Narcissus | नरगिस | Nargis | Spring flower, also a common name | |
| Lily | लिली | Lily | Gifting, shaadi stages | Lily Romance, from ₹999 |
| Water lily | कुमुदिनी | Kumudini | Pond flower, opens at night | |
| Orchid | ऑर्किड | Orchid | Gifting, home decor | |
| Carnation | कार्नेशन | Carnation | Gifting, Mother's Day | Carnation Crush, from ₹699 |
| Gerbera | जरबेरा | Gerbera | Birthday gifting | Gerbera Party, from ₹749 |
| Tulip | ट्यूलिप | Tulip | Gifting | |
| Dahlia | डहलिया | Dahlia | Garden, decor | |
| Lavender | लैवेंडर | Lavender | Scent, bouquet filler | |
| Daisy | डेज़ी | Daisy | Bouquet filler | |
| Chrysanthemum | गुलदाउदी | Guldaudi | Winter garden, garlands | |
| Bougainvillea | बोगनविलिया | Bougainvillea (kagzi phool) | Garden hedges, balconies | |
| Gulmohar | गुलमोहर | Gulmohar | Red summer street tree | |
| Golden shower | अमलतास | Amaltas | Yellow summer street tree | |
| Flame of the forest | पलाश | Palash | Holi colour | |
| Screwpine | केवड़ा | Kewra | Kewra water, mithai | |
| Balsam | गुलमेहंदी | Gulmehndi | Monsoon garden | |
| Periwinkle | सदाबहार | Sadabahar | Evergreen garden flower | |
| Cosmos | कॉसमॉस | Cosmos | Garden, winter | |
| Zinnia | ज़िन्निया | Zinnia | Garden | |
| Petunia | पेटुनिया | Petunia | Balcony pots | |
| Spanish cherry | बकुल (मौलसिरी) | Bakul (Maulsari) | Scented, used in gajra | |
| Kadam | कदंब | Kadamb | Linked to Krishna | |
| Ashoka | अशोक | Ashok | Orange blooms, leaves for toran | |
| Silk cotton | सेमल | Semal | Red spring tree | |
| Crown flower | मदार (आक) | Madar (Aak) | Shiv puja | |
| Datura | धतूरा | Dhatura | Shiv puja, poisonous | |
| Aster | एस्टर | Aster | Gifting, filler | |
| Hydrangea | हाइड्रेंजिया | Hydrangea | Large gifting bouquets | |
| Peony | पियोनी | Peony | Gifting | |
| Gladiolus | ग्लैडियोलस | Gladiolus | Tall stage stems | |
| Anthurium | एंथूरियम | Anthurium | Decor, long-lasting |
Names checked against Hindi word lists and Wiktionary, 14 Oct 2026. Prices from our shop catalog.
Which flowers are used for puja, shaadi and gifting?
Puja: genda, gudhal, kamal, chameli and harsingar. Shaadi: genda strings, rajnigandha stems, mogra gajra and gulab for the varmala. Gifting: gulab, gerbera, lily, carnation, tulip and orchid. Customs vary by family, so treat this as a starting point, not a rule.
Dates for puja are in the puja calendar. For wedding flowers, see varmala designs and haldi decoration ideas. What each flower says as a gift is in what flowers mean.
Which Hindi flower names get confused?
Chameli and mogra are both jasmine, and shops swap them. Harsingar and parijat are one flower. Gulab is the rose, while gulabi only means pink. Kamal is the lotus and kumudini is the water lily that opens at night. When in doubt, ask for the flower by colour and photo.
Which of these flowers does myguldasta stock?
In Lucknow our bouquets use rose, gerbera, lily and carnation, marked in the table. You choose every stem, and your letter is printed free. We do not sell loose marigold or puja flowers, so for those a local phool mandi is the right place.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hindi name of rose, lotus and marigold?
Rose is gulab (गुलाब), lotus is kamal (कमल) and marigold is genda (गेंदा). Jasmine is chameli (चमेली), sunflower is surajmukhi (सूरजमुखी) and hibiscus is gudhal (गुड़हल). The table above lists 43 flowers with the Devanagari spelling, the Roman spelling and what each one is used for.
What is rajnigandha in English?
Rajnigandha (रजनीगंधा) is tuberose. Its tall white stems are sold by the bunch for weddings, stages and vases. The scent is strongest after dark, which is where the name comes from: rajni means night and gandha means fragrance. It is also easy to keep: stems last several days in water.
Are harsingar and parijat the same flower?
Yes. Harsingar (हरसिंगार) and parijat (पारिजात) are two names for the night-flowering jasmine, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis. It opens at night with white petals and an orange centre, and it falls by morning, so people collect the fallen flowers from the ground for puja.
What is the difference between chameli and mogra?
Both are white, scented jasmines. Chameli (चमेली) usually means common jasmine, a flat star-shaped flower. Mogra (मोगरा) is Arabian jasmine, rounder and stronger in the evening, and many gajras are made from it. Shops sometimes use the two names loosely.
What is a bouquet called in Hindi?
A bouquet is guldasta (गुलदस्ता). A single flower is phool (फूल), a garland is mala (माला) and a flower bed is phoolon ki kyari (फूलों की क्यारी). For where the word comes from and how to use it in a sentence, read our guide to bouquet meaning in Hindi.
Which flowers are used for puja?
Marigold (genda), hibiscus (gudhal), lotus (kamal), jasmine (chameli) and harsingar are the most common. Traditions differ by deity and by family, so follow your pandit or elders. Fresh flowers are best, so buy them on the day. Our puja calendar lists the festival dates for 2026 to 27.
in Lucknow?
Send the flowers, with a letter
Pick the stems, write the letter, and we deliver in Lucknow.
Sources: Hindi word lists and Wiktionary, 14 Oct 2026 · myguldasta shop catalog
Published 14 October 2026. Last verified 14 October 2026.