Baby Name Meanings
Names That Mean Yellow or Orange
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Xanthippi
Greek
"yellow horse"
Modern form of the Classical name Xanthippe, name of Socrates' wife, this name is often used as a by-word for a nagging, scolding woman.
Yari
Spanish from Hebrew
"gold"
Names that end in I are hot right now, but Yari has yet to be discovered. It's a unisex name more common among girls, perhaps due to its similarity to Yara.
Yinuo
Chinese
"one promise; follow, promise"
Yinuo is a Chinese female name meaning "promise" and originated as part of an idiomatic expression "Yinuo Qianjin" (一诺千金), which means "one promise; one thousand gold" or "keep your word.".…
Zahava
Modern Hebrew name
This is a Hebrew word name, created from the word zahav, meaning gold.
Zareen
Persian
"golden"
Alternative form of Zarin and Zari.
Zari
Persian, English, Arabic, Hebrew
"golden; blooming flower; shining, brilliance; God has helped"
Zari has a cool, nickname-y charm and contemporary appeal, owing to its multicultural origins and Z initial. It was given to more than 100 girls in the US in a recent year and has featured as a…
Zarin
Persian
"golden"
More often heard in the West as a surname, Zarin could work as a first for boys or girls.
Zarina
Persian
"a golden vessel"
Derived from Persian zarin "golden", Zarina is a strong and sparkling name used in multiple languages, including Kazakh, Urdu and Malay. It was the name of an ancient Scythian queen, and also sounds…
Zehava
Hebrew
"gold, golden"
The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie.
Zircon
Gem name from Greek
"gold-hued"
Although Zircon means "gold-hued," the gem comes in a variety of colors.
Zlata
Feminization of Zlatan
"gold"
Zlatan
South Slavic
"gold"
Derived from Slavic zlato "gold", this strong and dynamic name has a fitting namesake in Swedish professional footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović. It is used in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina,…
Zlatozara
Bulgarian
"golden glow"
Taken from two slavic root words (Zlato meaning gold and Žara meaning morning glow), this unusual name is catching the attention of parents in both Bulgaria and Russia.
Zorina
Slavic
"golden dawn"
Both a first and last name, Zorina has a pretty, ballerina-like quality.
Olena
Ukrainian, Hawaiian
"torch, shining light; turmeric, yellow, ginger"
This chic Ukrainian form of Helen is relatively unknown outside of its native country, but it definitely has international appeal. Olia or Olenka are the usual Ukrainian diminutives, but tomboyish…
Orleans
English, French, place name
"gold"
An interesting, off-beat place name that feels similar to the likes of Harlem, Memphis, and Bristol, Orleans is currently undiscovered as a given name. The English form of the French Orléans, it…
Zerrin
Turkish
"golden, yellow, daffodil"
A bright and succinct name of Turkish origin, with a glowing meaning to match, Zerrin derives from the Persian zarrin . It is also used as the Turkish word for daffodil, lending the name a springy…
Neroli
English, Sabine, "orange blossom oil; strong"
"orange blossom oil; strong"
A fragrant and melodic name, Neroli is usually associated with an essential oil made from the blossom of the bitter orange tree. Less floral than orange blossom water, Neroli gets its name from the…
Azahar
Spanish, Arabic
"orange blossom, flower"
Bright and distinctive with a nature-related meaning, Azahar is taken from one of many titles for the Virgin Mary, in this case, Nuestra Señora del Azahar meaning "Our Lady of the Orange Blossom".…
Aelia
Roman
"sun"
This little-known Ancient Roman name might make a fresh spin on the popular Ella, Ayla, Isla contingent. The "ae" is pronounced "ee" (think Aesop's fables). The Annals of Aeliana is a children's…