Midas as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Midas

What is the meaning of the name Midas ?

The baby name Midas is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MY-dəs (IPA: /ˈmaɪdəs/).

Midas is Greek in Origin.

Midas is a Phrygian royal name transmitted via Ancient Greek Μίδας (Mídas) into Latin and modern European languages. Its exact etymology is uncertain; scholars link it to the Phrygian ruler attested in Assyrian records as Mita. In contemporary use, the name’s perceived meaning comes from mythic association - wealth, prosperity, and the proverbial “Midas touch,” the power to turn what one handles into gold.

The figure appears throughout classical literature (e.g., Ovid’s Metamorphoses), where he gains and later rejects the golden gift and, in another tale, acquires donkey’s ears. As a given name today it is rare but recognizable, with occasional use in Dutch and English-speaking contexts. Variants and forms include Greek Μίδας, Latin Midas, Italian Mida; most other languages keep Midas unchanged. Diminutives are uncommon, and the name’s strong cultural resonance often outweighs its scarcity.