183 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
Juniper	Girl	Young; Evergreen
Khloe	Girl	Green shoot
Denver	Boy	From Anvers; Green valley; Dane Ford
Irving	Unisex	Green River
Jaidyn	Boy	Thankful; He will judge; Green stone
Aylan	Unisex	Tree; Greenery
Slate	Boy	A fine-grained gray, blueish, or green rock
Rina	Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Olyvia	Girl	The evergreen olive tree
Kloe	Girl	Green shoot; Fertility

Khloee	Girl	Green shoot
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
Taleen	Unisex	Green shoot; Seedling
Esmerelda	Girl	Emerald; Bright green precious stone
Jadzia	Girl	Battle; Combat; War; Green gemstone
Zelena	Unisex	Green; Fresh
Kayanna	Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Teal	Unisex	A medium to dark greenish-blue color; A small freshwater duck with such colored markings

Kayana	Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Landis	Boy	People from the green plains
Viridiana	Girl	Green, vibrant, full of life
Enna	Girl	Bird; Light; Pasture; Greens; Kindness; Elegance
Khizar	Boy	Moist; Green
Kana	Girl	Powerful; Incense; Excellent; Green
Chloey	Girl	Blooming; Green shoot
Akina	Girl	Bright greens; Autumn greens; Autumn name
Khader	Boy	Green; The green one
Zedrick	Boy	From the green land

Pixie	Girl	A tiny, green, pointy-eared fairy
Myrtle	Unisex	A flowering or evergreen shrub
Cyan	Girl	Greenish blue color
Jadie	Girl	Green gemstone; Jade
Nanami	Girl	Seven seas; Beautiful green vegetables
Phyllis	Girl	Greenery; Foliage
Riaz	Boy	Beautiful gardens with green grass and flowers
Jodell	Girl	Combination of Joanne and Delbert; Climbing evergreen plant
Hina	Girl	Greens; Light; Sun; Goddess of various Polynesian cultures
Phyliss	Girl	Foliage; Greenery

Khloei	Girl	Green Shoot
Midori	Girl	Green
Khadir	Boy	Verdant; Green; To be present; Lurking lion
Beryl	Girl	Green stone
Cyon	Unisex	Greenish-blue
Charyl	Girl	A green gemstone
Irvine	Unisex	Green water; Beautiful
Khadar	Unisex	Green or Emerald
Khizer	Boy	Green; Fresh
Phillis	Girl	A leafy and green foliage

Raheen	Unisex	Green oasis
Nipun	Boy	One of the colors; Green
Erving	Boy	Green water; Handsome
Earvin	Boy	Green water; Boar friend
Jayd	Unisex	Precious green gemstone; Balance; Purity
Heather	Boy	Evergreen flowering plant 30
Cherlyn	Girl	Green gemstone
Legolas	Boy	A collection of green leaves
Viridian	Unisex	A blue-green color named after the green mineral viridian
Evergreen	Unisex	Plants that maintain their leaves all year round; Always green

Verdell	Unisex	Green; Vibrant
Charelle	Girl	A green gemstone; Cherry fruit
Khadra	Girl	Green; Lucky or fortunate
Thanh	Girl	Sound; Voice; Green; Young
Natsuki	Girl	Green fruits, Plants; Vegetables; Bright moon
Nanako	Girl	The child of the greens
Hirva	Unisex	Green; Fresh
Jady	Girl	The jade gemstone; Beautiful green color
Cloris	Girl	Pale green; Goddess of vegetation
Hollyanne	Girl	An evergreen Holly Tree

Jenilee	Girl	Blend of Jenny (God is merciful) and Lee (Green field)
Mirta	Girl	An evergreen shrub; A small tree
Cheryl	Girl	Beloved; Darling; Cherry fruit; Green mineral; Free person
Chloe	Girl	Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot
Aaranay	Boy	Wild Forest; Fertility; Abundance; Plentiful; Greenery; Generosity
Aaranyan	Boy	Forest; Wild greenery
Ard	Boy	Eagle; Green forest; A variant of the name Arden
Ardena	Girl	Lofty; Eager; Warm; Green Forest; A variant of Arden
Arnay	Boy	Wild Forest; It signifies fertility; Abundance; Plentiful; Greenery; Generosity
Arvi	Boy	Fresh water; Green water

Binda	Girl	Australian Aboriginal; Green place; Deep water
Harial	Boy	Green colored; The common green pigeon; Of green color
Harita	Girl	Green; A feminine equivalent of Hari
Haritaka	Boy	Yellow-green
Haritha	Girl	Green; A feminine equivalent of Hari
Jadagrace	Girl	A combination of Jada, which means beautiful green stone and Grace, which means good will
Kunjabihari	Boy	One of many names of Lord Krishna signifying his liking for the wild green forest
Peridot	Girl	Birthstone; Yellow green gem; Precious stone
Philis	Girl	Leafy foliage; Greenery
Phillida	Girl	Loving; Leafy foliage; Green bough

Akhzari	Girl	Greenish
Alkhidr	Boy	The Green man; A prophet
Aneeza	Girl	One who is happy and green valley
Aoi	Unisex	Hollyhock; Green; Blue
Aoki	Unisex	An evergreen blue tree
Aoko	Girl	An evergreen blue tree
Aranyaka	Boy	The green lush forest
Ariey	Girl	Long and green field; Clever minded
Bercilak	Boy	Green knight; Mighty and powerful
Berrie	Girl	Noble and Shining; Pale Green Gemstone

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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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