499 Pure 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
Ariana	Girl	Most holy; Golden life; Noble; Aryan
Ariah	Girl	Song; Melody; Gold
Aurelia	Girl	Golden; Gilded; The golden one
Goldie	Girl	A person with blonde hair; Gold
Arian	Boy	Noble; Educated; Golden life; Ram
Kimora	Girl	Tree; Wood; Town; Village; Golden meadow; From the meadow
Marigold	Girl	Golden flower
Aura	Girl	Breeze; Soft wind; Golden
Aurelio	Boy	Golden; The golden one
Arely	Girl	Lion of God; Hero; Gilded; Golden; God's voice

Oriana	Girl	Gold
Aurelius	Boy	The golden one; Gilded
Aiza	Girl	Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
Zari	Unisex	Golden, shining, beautiful
Arjan	Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
Goldy	Girl	A variant of Golda; Derived from gold which denotes precious jewellery metal
Jin	Boy	Gold; Compassionate
Golden	Boy	Made of gold
Auria	Girl	Gold; Golden; Gilded
Golda	Girl	Gold

Zarina	Unisex	Golden, princess-like, radiant
Talayah	Girl	Golden ray of the sun
Auron	Boy	Golden light; Dawn
Orla	Girl	Golden princess
Arina	Girl	Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one
Auriella	Girl	Golden; Dawn
Kyon	Boy	Dog; Golden Dog who protected baby Zeus
Nubia	Girl	Gold
Kinza	Girl	Treasure; To see left; A kinswoman; Royal victory; Gold mint
Aurielle	Girl	Golden

Zahava	Unisex	golden, radiant, precious
Arika	Girl	Gold; Blue water lily; Brave; Ruler of all
Sonali	Girl	Golden
Kanai	Boy	Warrior; Gold; Metal; Money; Fanatic
Sona	Girl	Gold; Beautiful; Wisdom
Kimaya	Girl	Alchemy; A golden goose; Sleight of hand; Magic
Aubryn	Girl	A golden horizon
Auburn	Girl	Reddish-brown; Golden; Fair; Blonde
Aarika	Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Beautiful water lily; Golden; Gilded
Aurie	Unisex	Golden; Gold

Arjen	Boy	From Hadria; Noble; Golden life
Maize	Boy	Corn; golden; agricultural
Orville	Boy	Town or city filled with golden treasuries
Zlatan	Boy	A golden-haired man
Tahari	Unisex	Golden dawn or morning sunlight
Aurea	Girl	Golden; Soft wind
Zlata	Girl	Golden
Aurelian	Boy	Golden; Gilded
Loreal	Unisex	Made of gold; Adorned with gold; Beautiful; Magnificent
Onalee	Unisex	Gold

Aurelie	Girl	Golden-haired; Gilded; Golden
Euro	Unisex	Gold
Tanishka	Girl	Goddess of gold
Aury	Girl	Gold
Oralia	Girl	Golden
Altan	Boy	Golden; Red Dawn
Orval	Boy	A town of Gold
Arshaan	Unisex	Golden ruler
Aurianna	Girl	Gold; Rising; Sunrise
Arpi	Unisex	Sunlight; Golden light

Chavez	Boy	Golden; Yellow-haired
Vanna	Boy	Golden
Chin	Boy	Gold; Metal; Tapestry; Ferry
Amberle	Girl	Golden jewel
Flavia	Girl	Golden; Yellow-haired
Meesha	Girl	Marigold flower; Smile
Arrie	Girl	Lion; Eagle; Brave; Gold
Arelys	Girl	Golden messenger
Auriana	Girl	Golden; Noble beauty
Kim	Boy	Leader of the men; Leader of the warriors; Gold; Woodland clearing of the royal fortress

Orel	Boy	Precious and bright like gold
Abuzar	Boy	Father; Gold; Scattering
Zahavi	Unisex	Shiny or Golden
Aurelien	Boy	Golden-haired; Golden
Kanika	Girl	Seed; Piece of gold; Atom; A flower; Black cloth
Leart	Boy	Golden life
Arelia	Girl	Gold
Armend	Boy	Golden intelligence; Golden mind
Zarik	Unisex	Golden
Zareen	Unisex	Golden or golden shimmer

Zareena	Unisex	Golden, radiant, princess
Aralia	Girl	Golden; Gilded
Aubrynn	Girl	A person who sits on the Golden hill
Chrysanthemum	Girl	Gold flower
Hermenegildo	Boy	A tribute of gold
Kunaal	Boy	Son of King Ashoka; A variant of Kunal which means Lotus, One with beautiful eyes; Golden
Rella	Girl	To admire; Star; Golden; Gilded
Ginni	Girl	Precious gold coin
Rukmini	Girl	A woman adorned and decorated with gold
Ophir	Boy	Precious and priceless gold

Sonaya	Unisex	Gold; Wise
Zarren	Boy	Golden ruler
Arlinda	Girl	Golden birth; Foreigner; Pledge; Beautiful
Argo	Unisex	The ship on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed to retrieve the Golden Fleece; The constellation Argonauts
Arha	Boy	Worship; Worth; Obliged; Fit; Gold; Respectable; Powerful
Arlind	Unisex	Golden lion; Noble and courageous
Arnik	Unisex	Purity of gold; Pure; Bold
Ardit	Boy	A golden day
Artan	Boy	Bear king; Golden
Gini	Girl	Gold

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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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