May Birth Flower (Lily of the Valley) Meaning & Symbolism

People born in May claim the lily of the valley as their birth flower — a bloom representing sweetness, humility, and the return of happiness. A secondary May flower is the hawthorn, symbolizing hope and supreme happiness.

Origin & History

The May Birth Flower (Lily of the Valley) (🤍) comes from The Victorian language of flowers (floriography) and older folk traditions. In the Victorian language of flowers, the lily of the valley spoke of sweetness. Gifting someone their birth flower is a centuries-old way of saying you see their nature — for May, that nature is sweetness.

Spiritual Meaning

In the Victorian language of flowers, the lily of the valley spoke of sweetness. Gifting someone their birth flower is a centuries-old way of saying you see their nature — for May, that nature is sweetness.

Modern Usage

Today May birth flower tattoos, prints, and bouquets are everywhere — the lily of the valley appears in personalized jewelry, birth-flower necklaces, and birthday gifts that say more than a card can.