Fruits and their meanings Fruits have acquired their symbolic meaning through culture, religion and myth. It is important that you identify each fruit, its symbol and advantage, in case you need to get a fruit basket for a friend as a gift. We have highlighted some fruits and their symbolic meaning below. Enjoy the read. Oranges: In Mandarin, oranges signify abundance and happiness; other cultures say oranges are symbols of positivity. It means transitioning from former to latter, with the latter representing wealth, newness, and prosperity. When an orange has many seeds, some cultures associate it with fertility.     […]