Names That Mean Gold or Golden

  1. Eliphaz
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my God is fine gold"
    • Description:

      This unusual Biblical name includes the popular Eli- and the on trend letter Z, which could make it an unexpected alternative to Elijah, Elias, Azariah, or Azriel.
  2. Zareen
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      Alternative form of Zarin and Zari.
  3. Aurica
    • Origin:

      Romanian diminutive of Aurelia
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      An unusual form of Aurelia, Aurica is a Romanian variant with a bit of kick and sharpness.
  4. Finrod
    • Origin:

      Literature, Sindarin
    • Meaning:

      "golden-haired champion"
    • Description:

      Created by J.R.R Tolkien and appearing in his posthumously published The Silmarillion, Finrod feels both mystical and familiar. Like Arwen, Theoden, and Eowyn, it doesn't sound too out of place n the real world, and could work alongside the likes of Flynn, Conrad, or Griffin. Plus, it's a unique to get to a nickname Finn.
  5. Aureli
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Aurelius
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      Along with Aureliusz, Aureli is a Polish form of Aurelius, a Ancient Roman name meaning golden, and made most familiar in the form of emperor Marcus Aurelius.
  6. Kin
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "gold; pleasure; close; average"
    • Description:

      As with all Japanese names, the meaning of Kin changes depending on which kanji are used.
  7. Ardita
    • Origin:

      Albanian
    • Meaning:

      "golden day"
    • Description:

      An Albanian name with an intriguing sound and a bright, poetic meaning.
  8. Ardit
    • Origin:

      Albanian
    • Meaning:

      "golden day"
    • Description:

      An Albanian name with an intriguing sound and a bright, poetic meaning.
  9. Paziah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "the gold of Jehovah"
    • Description:

      Often heard in Israel, spelled with or without the final h.
  10. Orleans
    • Origin:

      English, French, place name
    • Meaning:

      "gold"
    • Description:

      An interesting and as yet undiscovered place name, Orleans feels similar to the likes of Harlem, Memphis, and Oslo. The English form of the French Orléans, it ultimately derives from the Latin Aurelianum, meaning "gold".
  11. Sonnika
    • Origin:

      Afrikaans; Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "sun; wisdom; golden, lovely"
    • Description:

      A spiky and vivid sounding name, Sonnika could be an elaboration of Sonya, itself a form of Sophia, or derived from the German word sonne "sun". Alternatively, it could be a variation on the Hindi names Soniya and Sonika meaning "golden, lovely, beloved".
  12. Altin
    • Origin:

      Albanian, Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "gold"
    • Description:

      Derived from an Old Turkic word, altın, this is a metallic and shiny name with a solid feel. Rare but recognizable, it could work across multiple languages and has the appealing meaning of "gold".
  13. Nevenka
    • Origin:

      Croatian, Serbian, Slovene
    • Meaning:

      "marigold"
    • Description:

      Traditionally, Nevenka can either be an affectionate form of Nevena or used independently. It originates from the South Slavic word neven, meaning "marigold", making it an especially lovely floral choice for an October baby.
  14. Zlatozara
    • Origin:

      Bulgarian
    • Meaning:

      "golden glow"
    • Description:

      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.

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