134 Names That Mean Green

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

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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
Khloe	Girl	Green shoot
Denver	Boy	From Anvers; Green valley; Dane Ford
Irving	Unisex	Green water
Irvin	Boy	Green water; Boar friend
Jaidyn	Boy	Thankful; He will judge; Green stone
Kloe	Girl	Green shoot; Fertility
Khloee	Girl	Green shoot
Erin	Boy	Ireland; Green water; From the island
Jadyn	Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge; A green gemstone
Cloe	Girl	Fertility; Blooming; Spring; Green shoot

Chole	Girl	Victory; Conquest; Sun; Green shoot; Solitude
Cing	Unisex	Blue; Green; Young
Esmerelda	Girl	Emerald; Bright green precious stone
Oran	Boy	Tan; Little green one; Singing in light
Jadzia	Girl	Battle; Combat; War; Green gemstone
Param	Boy	First; The highest; Blue; Green
Zelena	Unisex	Green; Peppermint spirit
Viridiana	Girl	Green; One who has the truth
Khizar	Boy	Moist; Green
Kana	Girl	Powerful; Incense; Excellent; Green

Chloey	Girl	Blooming; Green shoot
Khader	Boy	Green; The green one
Erinn	Boy	Ireland; Green water
Evergreen	Unisex	Plants that maintain their leaves all year round; Always green
Pixie	Girl	A tiny, green, pointy-eared fairy
Cheryll	Girl	Darling; Pale green precious stone
Brink	Unisex	Village green; Grassy edge; Slope; Where the water runs deep
Chloie	Girl	Blooming; Green shoot
Jadie	Girl	Green gemstone; Jade
Nanami	Girl	Seven seas; Beautiful green vegetables

Viridian	Unisex	A blue-green color or pigment
Nai	Unisex	Green vegetables; Apple tree; Many; Clothing
Khloei	Girl	Green Shoot
Midori	Girl	Green
Khadir	Boy	Verdant; Green; To be present; Lurking lion
Beryl	Girl	Green stone
Cloey	Girl	Green shoot; Blooming; Verdant; Greenish-yellow color
Irvine	Unisex	Green water; Name of a town and river
Khizer	Boy	Green; Moist
Phillis	Girl	A leafy and green foliage

Bilan	Unisex	First born; Jade orchid; Green orchid
Merina	Unisex	Bud; Village; Vegetable; Green
Erving	Boy	Green water; Handsome
Earvin	Boy	Green water; Boar friend
Khizr	Unisex	Green; Greenness; Guide; Leader
Legolas	Boy	A collection of green leaves
Jayd	Unisex	Precious green gemstone; Stone of the flank
Jadea	Unisex	Jade; Green gemstone
Son	Boy	Male child; Blue; Green; Mountain
Verdell	Unisex	Green

Cheryle	Girl	Darling; Pale green precious stone
Khadra	Girl	Green; Lucky or fortunate
Thanh	Girl	Sound; Voice; Green; Young
Hirva	Unisex	Green
Sui	Unisex	Gold; Green; Accomplishment
Cherrelle	Girl	Darling; Pale green precious stone
Hasti	Unisex	Green; Bridge; Waves; Wings; Teacher
Cloris	Girl	Pale green; Goddess of vegetation
Nain	Girl	Eyes; Sight; Green pastures; Lovely
Jenilee	Girl	Blend of Jenny (God is merciful) and Lee (Green field)

Talar	Girl	Green; Tree; Porch
Chloe	Girl	Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot; Yellow
Ardena	Girl	Lofty; Eager; Warm; Green Forest; A variant of Arden
Binda	Girl	Australian Aboriginal; Green place; Deep water
Harial	Boy	Green colored; The common green pigeon; Of green color
Harita	Girl	To make sheets out of bark; Green color
Haritaka	Boy	Yellow-green
Haritha	Girl	Green color; Abundance; Greenery
Jadagrace	Girl	A combination of Jada, which means beautiful green stone and Grace, which means good will
Jade	Unisex	Precious green stone; Stone of the bowels

Kunjabihari	Boy	One of many names of Lord Krishna signifying his liking for the wild green forest
Paran	Boy	Beauty; Glory; Life; Breath; Satisfaction; Foreigner; God as the Supreme Being; The first meal after a fast; Blue; Green
Peridot	Girl	A yellowish-green gemstone
Alkhidr	Boy	The Green man; A prophet
Aneeza	Girl	Happiness; Green valley
Aoi	Unisex	Hollyhock; Green; Blue; Wild ginger; Look up to; Respect; To seek; To depend; To rely; Day
Aoki	Unisex	Green; Bliye; Tree; Wood
Aquamarine	Girl	Water of the sea; Color between green and blue
Aranyaka	Boy	The green lush forest
Ardra	Girl	Green; The most one

Ariey	Girl	Long and green field; Clever minded
Bercilak	Boy	Green knight; Mighty and powerful
Berrie	Girl	Noble and Shining; Pale Green Gemstone
Blerte	Girl	Green
Cherrill	Girl	A green gemstone; Cherry
Chloris	Girl	Pale green
Clora	Girl	Fresh and green; healthy and green; goddess of flowers
Cui	Girl	Blue; Green; Emerald; Lofty
Doogie	Boy	Dark water; River; Dark grey; Dark green
Dougie	Boy	Dark river; Green; Grey; Water; Black imposter

Ervins	Boy	Green fresh water; Beautiful friend
Erwinn	Boy	Fresh green water; A beautiful friend
Erwyna	Boy	A beautiful friend; Green and fresh water
Erwynn	Boy	A beautiful friend; Green and fresh water
Filis	Girl	Green verdure; Lush greenery
Fillys	Girl	Green verdure; Leafy branch
Fingra	Boy	Green pasture where cows like to stay and eat grass
Garrwood	Boy	Forest or woodland full of green trees and bushes
Greenlee	Boy	Green woodland clearing
Greenley	Boy	Green meadow

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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.

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.

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)

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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