Roses::White Rose Meaning

White Rose Meaning

A Single White Rose Meaning Symbolizes: someone that wants to say ‘I’m sorry’ to his/her significant other. It also has some other meanings. Since medieval times white roses are considered to be a symbol of light, purity and innocence, so sending a single white rose may also mean that you consider that person to be pure or that your love is very pure.

As pure as the white rose is it can carry in its meaning a timeless journey together. The white rose is often used in weddings and in this context symbolizes happy love.

We share, in love, the innocence between two souls and carry it intimately in our hearts. The white rose’s used in weddings never pale in our minds but remind us of the union of our new life together. The white rose meaning can also mean, “I am worthy of you”. As a bridal rose the white rose can mean reverence and in its purest meaning can mean “you are heavenly”. When creating your wedding bouquet you may want to consider the white rose.

In the Victorian era courtship meant that the gentleman presented his lady with a bouquet of flowers, each holding a special meaning. The arrangement and content of these bouquets developed as did the relationship.

The white rose meaning can also mean spiritual love, charm and humility. It is sometimes used as a gesture of platonic love. They can also convey loyalty and love in friendship. In Scotland in autumn they were seen to represent an early marriage.

Girlhood and purity has also been used as the white rose bud meanings.

Due to the qualities the rose holds, it has been a number one choice as an object to convey the expressions and emotions of beauty, passion, respect and the most important of all; love. White Roses are used in expressing the love of a parent to their child. They are used to give to friends and of course your significant other.


White roses are sometimes called the “flower of light” and are the bride’s roses. They symbolize unity, sincerity, loyalty, purity, and a love stronger than death. White roses can be mixed with red to emphasize the meaning of love, while white rose buds are an appropriate gift to a young girl from her father.

White roses also send the message that the sender is worthy of the recipient (has pure intentions, is pure in body and soul).

White roses also send an “I miss you” message.

White rose meaning is used in different messages.

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