Girl name
Midori name meaning
“green; greenery”
Midori means “green” or “greenery” in Japanese. Its source word, midori, describes both the colour and the vegetation that displays it. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes fresh leaves, gardens after rain, and tree-covered slopes, giving it a clear connection with natural landscapes.
What does Midori mean?
Green; greenery
In Turkish: yeşil; yeşillik
Midori evokes vegetation and the green appearance of nature through a color word. It is an established feminine name in Japanese, although its written characters can give it different nuances. Its color imagery overlaps with Turkish Yeşim, but the two names have separate origins.
Origin of the name Midori
Japanese midori denotes the color green and greenery. The word is also used as a feminine given name in Japanese.
How to pronounce Midori
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /midoɾi/ |
Is Midori a girl’s name?
Yes, Midori is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Midori does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Midori
Names with related meanings
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Asel♀Honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Eylül♀September
- Nehir♀River, large flowing stream
- Ada♀İsland
- Ceylin♀Gazelle
- Doğa♀Nature
- Yağmur♀Rain falling as drops of water
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Efnan♀Branches, boughs
- Damla♀Small drop of liquid
Famous people named Midori
- Midori Filiz Nishimura
FAQ about the name Midori
What is the meaning of Midori?
Midori means “green; greenery”. Japanese midori denotes the color green and greenery. The word is also used as a feminine given name in Japanese.
Is Midori a girl’s name?
Yes, Midori is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Midori in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Midori nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Midori have?
Midori has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Midori?
Midori does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Midori?
Notable people named Midori include Midori Filiz Nishimura.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm13057 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake