Meaning In English the meaning of the name Saffron is: 'a type of crocus' and 'the expensive orange spice made from the stamen of this flower'. Origin of Saffron English +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Rose Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Saffron SAHRFF-RON Similar Names Mamo Abeira Ahmaraan Ghumra Kesari Sienna Edeva Levona Lilly Rose Lily Mai Year by Year Popularity of Saffron