Verbena \v(e)-rbe-na, ver-bena\ as a girl's name is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Verbena is "holy plants". Originally referred to the olive, laurel, and myrtle plants, which had spiritual significance to the Romans. In modern times, a class of medicinal plants with pleasant scents.

Verbena has 4 variant forms: Verbeena, Verbeina, Verbina and Verbyna.