Lavender is associated with the meaning “Purple flowering herb, cleanliness and calm” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Lavender comes from the Latin word lavare, meaning "to wash." Romans used the plant extensively in their baths and cleaning rituals, which gave the herb its name. The English word for both the plant and its distinctive purple color came directly from this Latin root, arriving in the English language around the 13th century.