52 Baby Names Meaning 'Growth'

Growth is an essential part of life. Along with creation and end, growth marks a significant time in every living thing’s life. Capturing this idea are names that mean ‘growth.’ As growth is a universal concept, these names are found in all languages and cultures. Parents from all over the world choose these names as they resonate with nurturing and development. They symbolize the journey of life, which is unique for every individual.

One of the most well-known names that means ‘growth’ is Chloe. While it is used in several English-speaking countries, it is quite well-known in other parts of the world. Derived from Greek, this means ‘green shoot’ and is an epithet of the goddess Demeter from Greek mythology. It refers to the new growth of plants in spring. Apart from mythology, Chloe also appears in the New Testament as the name of one of the epistles of Saint Paul. Other mythologies also have names that mean ‘growth.’ Ceres, from Roman mythology, was the goddess of agriculture and the Roman equivalent of Demeter. Gróa from Norse mythology, Miyatanzipa from Hittite mythology, and Quilaztil from Aztec and Toltec mythology are more examples of such names. It might be interesting to know that these names have religious connections as well. The name Gedaliah in the Bible means ‘Yahweh is great.’ It has Hebrew roots, which mean ‘to grow’ or ‘to become great.’ Even Joseph means ‘He will increase’ and can be associated with growth.
Parents choose names that mean ‘growth’ to encourage their children to grow positively in life. As children go through life's journey, they may pick up all the positive aspects of growth and incorporate them into their development.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Zayden		Boy	God; Divinity; Growth
Zaiden		Boy	God; Divinity; Growth
Zaid		Boy	Increase; Growth
Zayd		Boy	Increase; Growth
Xayden		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Maelee		Girl	May; Goddess of growth; Beloved; Wished-for child
Zaden		Boy	God; Divinity; Angel; Growth; Increase
Zaydan		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Ziyad		Boy	To increase; Growth; Abundance
Zayde		Girl	Growth and progress; Son; Noble; Born; Elderly man; Grandfather
Zidane		Boy	Abundance; Growth; Increase
Zidan		Boy	More; Increase; Excess; Rise; Growth
Ziad		Boy	To increase; Growth; Abundance
Zaydon		Boy	Growth; Increase; God will judge
Zaydin		Girl	Growth; Increase
Brahm		Boy	Father of many; Growth; Creation; Hindu God Brahma
Zyden		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Zeyad		Boy	Abundance; Growth; Generous; Greater
Vikas		Boy	Growth; Expansion; Progress
Xaden		Unisex	He will judge; Growth; Increase
Zadan		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Vikash		Boy	Growth; Expansion; Progress
Emraan		Boy	Prosperity; Host; Life and growth
Pragathi		Unisex	Progress; Development; Growth; Advancement
Bardhan		Boy	Life Giving; Strong; Powerful; Blessing; Increasing; Growth
Bardhana		Boy	Life Giving; Strong; Powerful; Blessing; Increasing; Growth
Abichal		Boy	Un-paying; Unyielding; No growth
Abuyazid		Boy	Father of growth or progress
Aviraga		Boy	One who is unceasing; Growth-oriented
Bikash		Boy	Development; Expansion; Progress; Growth
Branwell		Boy	Broom well; Thick growth well
Chenni		Boy	Growth and development
Cornellis		Boy	A horn; a bony growth on the bodies of cattle
Cornie		Girl	A bony growth on animals; horns
Crescentia		Girl	To grow; Growth
Diggavi		Girl	One who is growth-oriented
Harshavardhan		Boy	Joy; Happiness; To increase; Growth
Jayavardhan		Boy	Victory; Growth
Nyeki		Girl	A new growth of the plant; A recently grown plant
Rabie		Boy	Spring; Growth
Vardhman		Boy	Growth; Another name for Lord Mahavir
Vruddhi		Girl	Growth; Increase; Progress
Ubika		Girl	Growth
Vridhi		Girl	Increase; Growth
Vardhan		Unisex	Growth; Amelioration; Blessing
Zedan		Unisex	Growth; Progress
Zeidan		Boy	Growth; Increase
Zeydan		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Samruddhi		Girl	Prosperity; Growth; Progress
Cresencia		Girl	Growth; Increase
Saden		Unisex	Growth; Increase; Abundance
Rithi		Unisex	Wealth; Strength; Protection; Growth; Prosperity

Growth reflects progress and determination. This is one of the main reasons why names that mean ‘growth’ are so popular among new parents. They are found in all cultures and languages. Often, these names are connected to religion or even ancient mythologies. Hence, they have roots in old languages. But they have been adapted over the centuries into contemporary languages. These names are perfect for parents who want their children to grow to be wise and prosperous individuals.