Gardenia is a female name, originating from the god of souls in Greek mythology, and is known as "the embodiment of beauty." Gardenia means "beautiful, pleasant, friendly" in Latin, implying a positive, kind and warm character. Many parents like to name their daughters Gardenia, hoping that they can grow up to be optimistic, gentle and friendly as the name implies.

In addition to her personal name, Gardenia also has special significance in linguistics. In phonetics and phonology, Gardenia represents the unique muscle movements of the larynx during pronunciation, which is one of the key components in the development of human language ability. Gardenia is also often used to describe specific speech sounds, articulation patterns, or sounds. For example, the use of a "Gardenia laryngoscope" is a method of treating respiratory diseases.

In modern culture, Gardenia has also been given some new meanings. For example, in the music industry, Gardenia is often used to refer to Latin-style, sunny and passionate song styles; in movies, Gardenia has become the name of some characters. For example, a woman in the movie "Star Trek" was named Ulla Gardenia. In addition, Gardenia is also used to name some places or buildings, such as: Gardenia Art Center in the United States, Germany Gardenia Tower and more.