'achimenes' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achimenis', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'cheimōn' meant 'winter', referring to its non-winter blooming nature.

'achimenis' transformed into the Latin word 'achimenes', and eventually became the modern English word 'achimenes'.

Initially, it referred to a plant that does not bloom in winter, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.