Hey flower lovers! Did you know flowers have different names in different places and languages? They also have unique names in the Kashmiri language. The Kashmiri language is spoken by around 7.87 million people in Kashmir and another 1 million worldwide.
Flowers names in Kashmiri language have names that reflect the beauty of the region. The Himalayan poppy with blue petals called “zabak”. It is a rare sight in the mountains. The saffron flower is known as “Kong Posh”. It spreads its purple color over the fields during autumn. Each name of flower signifies the natural beauty and deep connection people have with Kashmir. Now let’s explore 50 flowers name in Kashmiri and English.
Flowers Name in Kashmiri
If you are looking for 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 flowers name in Kashmiri with pronunciation, this post is for you. Let’s start!
| No. | English Names | Kashmiri Name |
| 1 | Rose | گلاب (Gulab) |
| 2 | Jasmine | چنینی (Chanini) |
| 3 | Lotus | پمپس (Pamposh) |
| 4 | Daisy | سونزال (Sonzal) |
| 5 | Sunflower | سورج مکھی (Suraj Makh) |
| 6 | Hollyhock | کاشا کوال (Kasha Kowal) |
| 7 | Stramonium | چروپوس (Charuposh) |
| 8 | Scarlet Milkweed | مونگولی پُش (Mongli Posh) |
| 9 | Shameplant | شرم گیند (Sharam Gind) |
| 10 | Jasminum Sambac | چنینی بلبل (Chanini Balbal) |
| 11 | White Frangipani | چینی گُلاب (Cheeni Gulab) |
| 12 | Lady’s slipper orchid | پاڈُنی ہند اۄفچڈ (Paadni Hund Orchid) |
| 13 | Lavender | لیونڈر (Lavender) |
| 14 | Murraya | کنڈے پُش (Kanday Posh) |
| 15 | Prickly Pear | کیڑی تروتھ پُش (Keeri Taruth Posh) |
| 16 | Magnolia | ماگنولیا (Magnolia) |
| 17 | Peacock Flower | مور پُش (Mor Posh) |
| 18 | Yellow Marigold | زردی مارگولڈ (Zardi Marigold) |
| 19 | Yellow Oleander | سونپھول (Sonphul) |
| 20 | Periwinkle | گَندھِرگن (Gandhigan) |
| 21 | Pot Marigold | پوت مارگولڈ (Pot Marigold) |
| 22 | Balsam | کاشیپ ہند پُش (Kaship Hund Posh) |
| 23 | Poppy Flower | گُلِ لال (Gul-e-Laal) |
| 24 | Pandanus | کیور (Kewra) |
| 25 | Butterfly Pea | بٹر فلائی پی (Butter Fly Pe) |
| 26 | Puncture Vine | گُجار (Gujar) |
| 27 | Blue Water Lily | بلیو واٹر لیلی (Blue Water Lily) |
| 28 | Cobra Saffron | زعفران (Zafran) |
| 29 | Narcissus | نرگس (Nargis) |
| 30 | Star Jasmine | تارو چنینی (Taro Chanini) |
| 31 | Tulip | للہ پُش (Lala Posh) |
| 32 | Golden Shower | سنہری شاور (Sunehri Shower) |
| 33 | Dahlia | ڈالیہ (Dahlia) |
| 34 | Delonix Regia | گل مور (Gul-e-Mor) |
| 35 | Night Flowering Jasmine | رات گیند (Raat Gind) |
| 36 | Chrysanthemum | نوش بو (Nosh Boo) |
| 37 | Creeper | رینگن (Reengan) |
| 38 | Chamomile | بابونا (Babuna) |
| 39 | Crape Jasmine | قریبی چنینی (Qareebi Chanini) |
| 40 | Crossandra | کراسندرا (Crossandra) |
| 41 | Grand Crinum Lily | بوزُر سوسن (Bozor Sosan) |
| 42 | Forest Ghost | دیو دان (Dewdan) |
| 43 | Black Turmeric | کالا ہلدی (Kala Haldi) |
| 44 | Foxtail Orchid | دم دار اۄفچڈ (Damdar Orchid) |
| 45 | Sweet Violet | شیرین بنفش (Shirin Banafsh) |
| 46 | Hibiscus | کنڈی پُش (Kanday Posh) |
| 47 | Night Flowering Jasmine | رات گیند (Raat Gind) |
| 48 | Hiptage | ہپٹاج (Haptaj) |
| 49 | Flax | سِندھی (Sindhi) |
| 50 | Aloe Vera Flower | گوارپٹھا ہند پھُل (Gawarpetha Hund Phul) |
Facts of Kashmir
Here are five interesting facts about Kashmir:
- There are over 1,000 flower species in Kashmir including the rare Kashmiri orchid.
- The Kashmir Valley is famous for its stunning tulip gardens.
- The famous Mughal gardens in Kashmir like the Shalimar Bagh were built by Mughal rulers in the 16th-17th centuries.
- Kehwa is a special Kashmiri tea made with green tea, spices and almonds.
- Kashmiri language is a mix of other languages like Persian, Sanskrit and Tibetan.
Learning about Kashmiri flowers helps us understand and appreciate the language and culture of Kashmir.
Conclusion
We just learned 50 kashmiri flower names with pictures. Each one has a special name like “پمپس (Pamposh)” for Lotus and “چنینی (Chanini)” for Jasmine. Kashmir is a great place to learn about different cultures and see pretty flowers.
Next time you see a flower, say hi and ask what its Kashmiri name is. Who knows? You might learn a new name.