157 Baby Names That Mean Green

A list of options that reflect new beginnings and growth just as the freshing color.

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• Aug 31, 2023

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Green is significant in many parts of life, from nature and fertility to rebirth and balance. This post explores the world of baby names meaning green that are included on our carefully curated list, with each name having a distinct cultural, historical, or linguistic meaning.

The color green is often associated with the outdoors and the environment. It embodies the development of vegetation, the vivacity of meadows, and the lushness of forests. Green is the color most frequently associated with nature, life, health, youth, spring, and hope, according to surveys conducted in American, European, and Islamic nations.

Green is also often associated with fertility and prosperity in many civilizations. It has strong positive connotations throughout China and the majority of Asia, serving as a representation of fertility and joy. Islam traditionally wears green clothing. Tradition holds that Muhammad's robe and banner were green, and the Quran states in verses XVIII, 31 and LXXVI, 21 that individuals who are fortunate enough to reside in heaven shall don green silk robes (1). According to a hadith, Muhammad declared that "water, greenery, and a beautiful face" were three things that were always good. Thus, selecting a baby name with a green-related meaning might symbolize a bond with nature and a love of its beauty.

Due to the cultural diversity present in the world, many names include connotations relating to the environment. Whether it is ‘Aranya,’ which translates as ‘wild forest’ or ‘Zarqa,’ which means ‘a girl with bluish green eyes,’ each name exemplifies the various ways that green-related ideas are intertwined into languages and cultures.

Expectant parents can find various possibilities representing the values they wish the child to imbibe or the goals they have for their child in this list of green baby names. The names take a global view and reflect how different communities have embraced the value of green in their own special ways. Every name has a narrative to tell—a story about nature, development, rejuvenation, and harmony.

You can give your child a name that carries a piece of nature's elegance and the universal themes it encompasses by choosing one from our list because each name has been thoughtfully picked to connect with the beauty and meanings of this color. Read along!

Name	Gender	Meaning
Khloei	Girl	Green Shoot
Kloe	Girl	Green shoot; Fertility
Kunjabihari	Boy	One of many names of Lord Krishna signifying his liking for the wild green forest
Kusalin	Boy	The sacred; Green grass
Landis	Boy	People from the green plains
Landrum	Girl	From the green fields
Launder	Boy	People from grassy, green plain
Legolas	Boy	A collection of green leaves
Matlal	Boy	Dark green; Net
Matlalihuitl	Boy	Greenish-blue feather

Melon	Unisex	A type of large, round fruit with hard, green or yellow skin and sweet flesh inside
Merald	Boy	Derived from Emerald, A precious green-colored gemstone
Meralda	Girl	Emerald; A transparent, green-colored precious gem
Midori	Girl	Green
Midoriya	Unisex	Green valley
Nana	Unisex	The name of a Spring month; Fresh or green vegetables; The status of a monarch.
Nanako	Girl	The child of the greens
Nanami	Girl	Seven seas; Beautiful green vegetables
Nanoq	Boy	Green pastures
Nanowne	Boy	Greenlandic name; Polar bear

Natsuki	Girl	Green fruits, Plants; Vegetables; Bright moon
Neelambaran	Boy	Reflects bright greenish color
Nipun	Boy	One of the colors; Green
Nirval	Girl	Fresh greenly pasture
Peridot	Girl	Birthstone; Yellow green gem; Precious stone
Philis	Girl	Leafy foliage; Greenery
Phillida	Girl	Loving; Leafy foliage; Green bough
Phillis	Girl	A leafy and green foliage
Phylis	Girl	Foliage; Greenery
Phyliss	Girl	Foliage; Greenery

Phyllida	Girl	One who is like green foliage and bough
Phyllis	Girl	Greenery; Foliage
Pixie	Girl	A tiny, green, pointy-eared fairy
Qing	Girl	A name for greenish blue color
Raheen	Unisex	Green oasis
Riaz	Boy	Beautiful gardens with green grass and flowers
Rina	Girl	Greens from the village; Melted or dissolved
Shinogai	Girl	One with green eyes
Slate	Boy	A fine-grained gray, blueish, or green rock
Tale	Girl	The color of green

Taleen	Unisex	Green shoot; Seedling
Tawnya	Boy	A green field
Teal	Unisex	A medium to dark greenish-blue color; A small freshwater duck with such colored markings
Thanh	Girl	Sound; Voice; Green; Young
Varden	Boy	A green slope
Verda	Unisex	Green; Truth; Young and inexperienced
Verde	Unisex	Green
Verdell	Unisex	Green; Vibrant
Verdi	Unisex	Green
Vermont	Unisex	Green mountain

Vernita	Girl	Springtime or green
Viridian	Unisex	A blue-green color named after the green mineral viridian
Viridiana	Girl	Green, vibrant, full of life
Yashem	Boy	A green leaf
Zarghuna	Girl	The color green
Zedrick	Boy	From the green land
Zelena	Unisex	Green; Fresh

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As you browse through this extensive list of baby names meaning green, we hope you discover the name that could reflect your goals for your kid and capture the meaning of green's enduring relevance. These names capture a range of connotations that go over linguistic barriers, from the lush landscapes loved in Celtic traditions to the flowering beauty cherished in Arabic cultures. Your decision will give your child a name and a history of multicolored symbolism that crosses generations and countries.

Infographic: Vivid Baby Names That Symbolize The Color Green

Green is often considered the color of prosperity, being associated with lush greenery and virid verdure. These associations of the color often make parents consider names that translate to or associate with the color green. Below is an infographic with some notable names that capture the spirit of the color green and its positive associations.

a palette of green themed baby names (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you suggest some baby names that mean "green" and also have a modern or trendy feel?

Blerta is an Albanian name that means 'green.' This feminine name sounds modern and has a regal feel. Midori, a feminine name, and Aoi, a unisex name, are the other names that translate to 'green.' These names are simple to feel and have a contemporary appeal. Since green is associated with vitality, life, growth, and nature, these names are often associated with harmony and renewal.

2. What are some baby names that mean 'green' and also have a musical or artistic association?

Viridian, a captivating shade of green denoting a 'blue-green pigment,' finds resonance with artists despite its indirect association with music or art. As a name, it presents a distinctive choice for individuals seeking a robust artistic connection. While Olivia may not explicitly signify "green," it is culturally associated with the revered olive tree in European traditions, acquiring widespread fame through William Shakespeare's renowned play Twelfth Night.

3. Which cultures associate green color with positive qualities, and what are some baby names that reflect this?

Islam is one of the cultures where the color green symbolizes heaven or paradise (2). Names like Khazran, Khidr, and Lakhdar are some Muslim names that reflect this association. In Chinese culture, green is often associated with cleanliness, wealth, fertility, and harmony. Names like Bihong, Luqian, Songlu, and Xubi are some meaningful choices that embrace these connections.

References

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Paradise (Jannat), The Last Journey, Translation of Manazil Al- Akhirah
https://www.al-islam.org/last-journey-translation-manazil-al-akhirah-shaykh-abbas-qummi/paradise-jannat
Kazem Danesh and Mohammad Khazaie; (2020); The symbolism of green color in Iranian-Islamic culture and art.
https://paykareh.scu.ac.ir/jufile?ar_sfile=131064

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