Cataleya
[kætəˈleɪə]Meaning
variant of Cattleya, a genus of orchids named for William Cattley
Background Story
Cataleya is a variant of cattleya, a genus of orchids native to Central and South America that was named for the British horticulturist William Cattley. The name was popularized by the main character in the 2011 film Colombiana. A related form is Kataleya.
Related Names
Carmelia
Recorded as a feminine given name in Romansh
Fiorella
From Italian fiore "flower" with a diminutive suffix
Flora
From Latin flos, "flower"; the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring
Hana
In Arabic, "bliss, happiness"; in Japanese, "flower"; also a form of Hannah.
Jasmin
German and Finnish form of Jasmine, and an English variant.
Lilliana
Variant of Lillian
Yasemina
Anthea
From greek ἄνθος (anthos), "flower, blossom"
Calla
From the name of two white-flowered plants, the calla and the calla lily
Dalena
Recorded as a rare feminine given name in english