471 Baby Names That Mean Gold

As precious as the yellow metal, the riches of these names echo far and wide.

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Gold, a precious and radiant metal, holds deep significance across cultures. It represents brilliance, prosperity, and spiritual power. The appeal of gold extends beyond its physical form; it also symbolizes various virtues and qualities. Gold often stands for generosity and compassion, representing warmth and kindness. Moreover, its connection to achievement and triumph makes it a standard award for winners. Gold medals and trophies often denote success and accomplishment. Throughout history, gold has played a vital role in the beliefs and customs of ancient civilizations. From Egypt and Rome to the Aztecs and Incas, gold found its place in religious artifacts, ceremonial items, and even currency. Gold is significantly associated with Greek mythology, with the golden apple tree gifted to the goddess Hera by her grandmother Gaia. A golden apple from this tree gave rise to the Trojan War (1). The legend of King Midas and his golden touch also does not fall far behind in terms of importance. In the Bible, gold was among the three presents given to infant Jesus by the Three Wise Men (2). It has always been a coveted item, an object of fascination for alchemists who believed that the elusive Philosopher’s Stone would turn base metals into gold. This connection formed the groundwork of modern-day Chemistry, further strengthening the significance of gold (3). Its enduring appeal and lasting symbolism have made it a perpetually inspiring source for naming choices. Baby names meaning gold embody the promises of brilliance and prosperity. Consider the lovely name Aranka, from Hungary, which means 'one who shines like gold,' or Ophira, a Hebrew origin name that translates to 'expensive gold.' Tanishka, too is a beautiful option, meaning 'Goddess of gold.' Bestowing a name meaning gold upon your child is a tribute to the timeless spirit and grandeur that gold has represented throughout history. Discover below a delightful compilation of numerous names that mean gold. Take your time to explore the list and choose the name that truly captivates your interest.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Chrysander	Boy	Golden protector
Chrysanta	Girl	Another name of Chrysanthemum; A golden flower
Chrysantha	Girl	A flowering plant that is golden in color
Chrysanthe	Girl	A golden coloured flowering plant
Chrysanthos	Boy	A golden flower
Chrysavgi	Girl	It is a Greek name for Golden Dawn
Chrysavyi	Girl	Golden Dawn, a political party in Greece
Coppa	Girl	A golden coup; A reward
Coyolxauhqui	Girl	Golden bells
Cressa	Girl	Diminutive of Cressida; Medieval form of Chryseis meaning Golden

Cressida	Girl	Golden
Crisanto	Boy	Golden flower
Criseyde	Girl	Form of Cressida; Daughter of Chryses; Golden
Dahab	Girl	One shining like Gold
Deenar	Boy	A shining gold coin
Deor	Unisex	A beloved baby; golden one
Dibi	Girl	One with a golden tissue; a priceless brocade
Dikhlat	Boy	The one who has a heart and soul made of gold
Dinar	Boy	A shining gold coin; which has ten
Dinis	Boy	They have a heart of gold

Dionysus	Girl	One who is golden in color
Dior	Unisex	Golden
Diora	Boy	They are golden-colored; Fantastic being
Durapa	Boy	Precious jewel; Gold; Pearl; Coral
Durdanah	Girl	Gold; Ruby; Pearl
Ealdburga	Girl	One who has a heart of gold
Eas	Boy	Gold
Edmundus	Boy	Fortune loving person; one who has a heart of gold
Eldoris	Unisex	Golden; Spirited; Joyous
Euri	Unisex	Golden dawn

Euro	Unisex	Gold
Fashan	Boy	Made of iron, silver, or gold; Strong
Flavia	Girl	Blond; Golden
Flavie	Boy	French variation of Flavia; Golden blond or yellow-haired
Flavio	Girl	A blonde or golden-haired person
Flaviu	Boy	Golden; Yellow-haired
Gauzar	Boy	Golden Ox
Gaye	Girl	Precious ornament which reflects yellow or gold in color
Gelisa	Girl	Girl with yellow color or golden colored hair
Gella	Girl	One with golden hair; Genesis origin

Genji	Girl	Gold; Two beginnings
Gildan	Girl	Gilded; Made of gold
Gini	Girl	Gold
Ginibala	Girl	Goldy
Ginni	Girl	Precious gold coin
Goldberga	Girl	Gold mountain
Goldewin	Boy	Companion of gold
Goldewyn	Boy	Companion of gold
Goldgeofu	Girl	Gift of God; Variant of Goldgifu
Goldgifu	Girl	Gift of God; Variant of Goldgifu

Goldhiue	Girl	Gift of God; Variant of Goldgifu
Goldhuie	Girl	Gift of God; Variant of Goldgifu
Goldi	Girl	A girl with golden hair
Goldia	Girl	Valuable as gold; Expensive; Exclusive
Goldie	Girl	Gold
Goldin	Boy	A little piece of gold
Goldina	Boy	A little piece of gold
Goldine	Boy	A little piece of gold
Golding	Boy	A little piece of gold
Goldiva	Girl	Gift of God; Variant of Goldgifu

Golduin	Girl	Golden friend
Goldwyn	Boy	Golden friend
Goldwynn	Boy	Golden friend
Goldy	Girl	A variant of Golda; Derived from gold which denotes precious jewellery metal
Goli	Girl	Rose-colored; A variant of the name Golda
Gopeeswaran	Boy	A gold-hearted man who protects cows
Gyldan	Girl	Covered with gold; Gilded
Haimi	Girl	Golden; One of many names of Goddess Parvati; Snow
Hamdev	Boy	Lord of Gold
Hament	Boy	Gold; Lord Buddha

Haridra	Girl	One who is golden colored; Turmeric; Lucky
Harihaya	Boy	One with golden Horses; The Horse of Lord Vishnu
Haryanga	Boy	Golden-bodied
Hassoun	Boy	Goldfinch
Hatakesa	Boy	Lord of Gold; One of many names of Lord Shiva
Hati	Boy	the name of a mythical wolf; Golden
Heema	Boy	Gold; Shining, Bright and Glittering like gold
Heeraman	Boy	Golden Moon
Hekshith	Boy	Made up of gold or diamond
Hem	Boy	Gold; Lord Buddha

Hemaadri	Boy	Mountain of Gold; Full of goodness; Wealthy and Prosperous
Hemabala	Boy	Power of Gold; The Pearl; Strength of Gold
Hemacandra	Boy	Moon of gold; Bright and radiant; Gold like the moon
Hemachandaran	Boy	Golden moon; Bright and radiant; Gold like the moon
Hemachander	Boy	Golden Moon
Hemachandra	Boy	Golden moon; Bright and radiant; Gold like the moon
Hemadri	Girl	Golden Hills
Hemaguha	Boy	Golden Cave; Abode of Gold; Cave of Gold
Hemai	Boy	A golden Boy
Hemakamala	Boy	Golden moon; Bright and radiant; Gold like the moon

Hemakandala	Boy	Mountain of Gold; Full of goodness; Wealthy and Prosperous
Hemakshi	Girl	One who has golden eyes; Beautiful Radiant Golden Eyes
Hemal	Girl	Golden
Hemala	Girl	Golden Eyes
Hemalata	Girl	golden creeper
Hemalatha	Girl	One who is like a Golden Creeper or Golden Vine
Hemamali	Boy	Wearing a Golden Garland; One who is rich and prosperous
Hemamaya	Girl	Covered with or full of gold
Hemamdar	Boy	golden creeper
Heman	Boy	Golden Yellow

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Gold symbolizes triumph, generosity, and compassion. As you embark on the journey of naming your little one, consider the deep meanings behind gold and the qualities it represents. Baby names that mean gold carry centuries worth of history and mythology associated with the precious metal. Such names are universal; they transcend the boundaries of language and culture. Giving your child a name that means gold would set them on a path to greatness and prosperity.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the different origins of baby names that mean 'gold'?

Ketan is an Indian-origin masculine name that means 'pure gold.' In Indian culture, gold symbolizes wealth, auspiciousness, and purity. Jinyu is a Chinese name meaning 'gold.' Gold is a cherished metal in Chinese culture and is associated with good fortune and prosperity. Some more names from different origins that mean 'gold' are Gullevi (Swedish), Eurion (Welsh), and Bibizar (Uzbek).

2. What are some famous people with names that mean 'gold'?

Ardit Gjebrea is an Albanian singer whose name means 'gold' in English. He is famous for his best-selling album Projekt Jon in Albania. Cressida is another name meaning 'gold' and is borne by the British author Cressida Cowell who wrote the popular children's book series "How To Train Your Dragon" (1).

References

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Symbolism of the Apple in Greek Mythology.
https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/project-result-content/273d0f04-3c91-49da-a490-736b006c209c/CYPRUS_Symbolism_of_the_Apple.pdf
Gold
https://site.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2016/12/gold-frankincense-and-myrrh?lang=eng&adobe_mc_ref=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2016/12/gold-frankincense-and-myrrh?lang=eng&adobe_mc_sdid=SDID=0173C8F6424B5945-012F33ADD501664E|MCORGID=66C5485451E56AAE0A490D45%40AdobeOrg|TS=1691429464
George B. Kauffman; (1985); The Role of Gold In Alchemy. Part II.
https://files.core.ac.uk/pdf/2612/81636986.pdf

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