Eucomis refers to the Greek eukomos - 'beautifully haired', while autumnalis refers to the flowering and fruit bearing season.
Eucomis zwine zwa vha zwi tshi khou ambiwa nga tshi Greek eukomos - 'mavhudzi a vhuḓi', ngeno autumnalis zwi tshi ambelwa musi hu tshi khou vha na maluvha na u anwa ha mitshelo.