Names That Mean Silver
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Argentia
Latin
"silver"
A shimmery ancient Roman name that could still shine today. VARIATION: ARGENTA
Argentina
Latin
"silver"
South America provides a continent of interesting, undiscovered names -- Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, and the tango-rhythmed Argentina.
Arianwyn
Welsh
"woman of silver"
Spelling variant of Arianwen. Note that in Welsh, the -wyn suffix is usually masculine.
Arianell
Welsh
"silver + yellow; silver + shining"
This early Welsh saint's name is unusual and lovely, waiting to be discovered. Saint Arianell was a member of the Welsh royal family who was possessed by a spirit which was exorcised by Saint Dyfrig,…
Eirian
Welsh
"silver, bright, brilliant, snow"
A modern, unisex Welsh name with a shiny feel, Eirian can mean "silver" (from Welsh arian ) or "snow, brilliant, bright" (from eira ). It may appeal to those who like rising star Eira, but want…
Gin
"silver"
"silver"
Common name in Japan, would have alcoholic allusions here.
Jumana
Arabic
"silver pearl"
Rare and rhythmic.
Naja
Greenlandic, Arabic or Navajo
"boy's younger sister; success; or silver hands"
One of several similar feminine names often found in the Muslim world but also a Native American name. And in Greenlandic, Naja means "a boy's younger sister", which could be a sweet connection to a…
Picabo
Native American
"silver creek"
Olympic skier Picabo Street was allowed to choose her name at the age of three, and picked it possibly (a) after a nearby Idaho town or (b) because she loved to play peekaboo. No longer a…
Rupa
Sanskrit
"silver"
Related to the Indian word and currency "rupee', Rupa derives its meaning from the ancient Sanskrit language, and can mean both silver and beautiful. Rupa also has strong historical and literary…
Arianrhod
Welsh
"silver wheel"
Fleetwood Mac introduced the world to Rhiannon, but Arianrhod is a lesser-known woman of Welsh legend. Strap in, this is a name story! In the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi, a medieval tale, she gives…
Celebrían
Literature, Sindarin
"silver queen"
This shimmering name belongs to an elf in Lord of the Rings . She was the daughter of Galadriel, the wife of Elrond, and the mother of Arwen.
Denarius
Latin
"silver coin"
Argyros
Greek
"silver"
An intriguing Greek name with an appealing meaning.
Argyris
Greek
"silver"
A more modern form of Argyros.
Fidda
Arabic
"silver"
Fiḍḍa al-Nūbīyya was a significant Islamic figure best known for being the maid of Fatima al-Zahra — the Prophet Muhammad's daughter. Fiḍḍa famously spoke in Quranic verses for over 20 years.
Aranrhod
Welsh, possibly "silver wheel"
"silver wheel"
An alternative spelling, found in some sources, of Arianrhod. This version lacks the fashionable "Aria" sound that is part of Arianrhod's appeal.
Simay
Turkish
"silver moon, glitter moon"
A sparkling choice for a nighttime-born daughter.
