180 Baby Names That Mean 'Ocean'

Discover the depths of beauty with ocean-inspired baby names.

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The ocean is a body of saltwater that spans 70 percent of the Earth's surface (1). In English, the word 'ocean' can also refer to the vast bodies of water that make up the divisions of the world's oceans. For those who feel a connection to the sea or are inspired by its vastness, beauty, and power, names that mean ocean can carry a special significance. The sea represents tranquility, mystery, strength, and life itself, making it a fitting source of inspiration for baby names. Names associated with the ocean can evoke images of calm waves, boundless horizons, and the hidden depths of the deep sea. Water has spiritual significance for many cultures, symbolizing purity, fertility, and transformation. In the Bible, water symbolizes different aspects of God's power (2). Across the globe, numerous baby names have meanings linked to the ocean or water, each with cultural and linguistic roots. For example, names like Kaylani, which means 'ocean and sky' in Hawaiian, Sagar, meaning 'sea' in Sanskrit, and Maren, meaning 'of the sea' in Latin, are popular choices that embody the essence of the ocean. On the other hand, Tethys, referring to the goddess of freshwater in Greek mythology, carries a mythological or historical significance. Choosing a baby name with oceanic relevance can be a way for parents to pass on a love of nature, an appreciation for the majesty of the sea, or a desire for their child to embody qualities like resilience, depth, or serenity.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Kaylani	Girl	Ocean and sky
Maren	Girl	Of the sea; Star of the sea; True love; Ocean loving
Mira	Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean; Glory; Merry; Kindness; Behold
Makai	Boy	Who is like God; Ocean
Kye	Boy	Ocean; To rejoice; Triumph; Victory
Aarna	Girl	Wave; Ocean; Another name of Goddess Lakshmi
Nori	Girl	Rites; Ceremony; Seaweed; Ocean moss
Meera	Girl	Sea; Ocean; Boundary; Limit; Prosperous; Famous; Astonishing; Goodness
Khai	Boy	Crowned; Royalty; Ocean
Jaylani	Unisex	Sea; Ocean; Heaven

Kainen	Unisex	Ocean explorer or sea wanderer
Kaito	Boy	Sea; Ocean; Soar; Fly
Kion	Boy	Ocean; Request garden
Kayloni	Girl	Ocean sky
Moana	Girl	Ocean; Vast expanse of water
Arnav	Boy	Ocean; Sea
Darya	Girl	Possessing goodness; Sea; Ocean
Oceana	Girl	Ocean; From the ocean
Aarnav	Boy	Ocean; Sea; Wave
Mirah	Girl	An aristocratic lady; A princess; Sea; Ocean

Keimoni	Boy	The ocean of uniqueness or knowledge
Kairen	Unisex	Sea; Ocean; Lotus
Taiyo	Unisex	Sun; Strong sunlight; Ocean
Yang	Unisex	Sun; Ocean; Light
Kaisa	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Silky ocean
Khye	Unisex	God; Foolish boy; Moon; Ocean
Oceanna	Girl	Ocean; From the ocean
Hai	Girl	Living; Sea; Ocean
Meri	Girl	The marine; Deep ocean
Kailany	Unisex	Sea and sky; Ocean and heaven

Kylani	Unisex	Heaven; Sky; Ocean; Sea
Machai	Unisex	Who is like Yahweh; Ocean; Gift of Yahweh; Fights; Battles
Avish	Boy	Ocean; One whose emotions are deep like the ocean; God's follower
Kaise	Unisex	Sea; Ocean; World
Kaien	Unisex	Ocean; Sea; Inferno
Oceane	Girl	Ocean; From the ocean
Avisha	Unisex	Not poisonous; Protecting; Ocean; Heaven; Gift from God
Varish	Unisex	Ocean; Year; Rain
Ashvith	Boy	Ocean
Meya	Girl	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Powerful; Strength; Magic; Illusion; Brilliant star of the ocean

Takumi	Unisex	Artisan; Skillful; Expand; Open; Support; Sea; Ocean; Fruit; Good result; Truth
Kioni	Girl	Silk-like material; Cool breeze; Ocean
Derya	Unisex	Sea; Ocean
Bin	Boy	Refined; Bin; Seashore; Visitor; Sea; Ocean
Mirajane	Unisex	Sea; Ocean; God is gracious
Kaustubh	Boy	A jewel worn by Lord Vishnu; Lord Vishnu's precious pearl; A celebrated jewel obtained from the churning of the ocean
Oshen	Unisex	Ocean, vastness, tranquility
Seaver	Boy	Sea or ocean journey
Arnab	Boy	Ocean; Sea; Rabbit
Arnesh	Boy	Lord of the Sea; Ocean King

Umi	Unisex	Sea; Ocean; Mother
Kaiyo	Boy	To forgive; Ocean; Daytime; Heaven
Minami	Girl	The one who lived in the south region; One who is from South; Beautiful wave or ocean
Mirra	Girl	Wonderful; Ocean; Sea; Peace; Myrrh
Kayto	Unisex	Sea; Ocean; Fly; Soar
Micai	Unisex	Beautiful ocean; Beautiful sea; Who is like Yahweh
Sagar	Boy	Sea spear; Ocean
Takahiro	Boy	Valuable; Noble; Filial piety; Great; Prosperous; Ocean
Aarnavi	Unisex	Ocean; Wave
Nasirah	Girl	Ocean's caretaker

Meriam	Girl	Star of the ocean
Nelinha	Girl	The gem in the ocean
Sindhuja	Girl	Born of the ocean
Arnavi	Girl	Ocean; Sea
Taira	Boy	Thick; Big; Peaceful; Calm; Flat; Peace; Duckweed; Well; Ocean; Comfort; Music; Rank; Class; Order
Amisa	Girl	Blue ocean sand
Misaki	Girl	Beautiful; Blossom; Sand chronicle; Ocean blossom
Moanna	Girl	Ocean; Vast expanse of water
Miria	Girl	Sea; Ocean; White jasmine; Love; Affection; Admirable; Peace; Female ruler; Mirror
Pearly	Girl	One who is like a gem in the ocean

Rimi	Girl	Crystal; Dignity; Ocean; Birthplace; Dignity
Yoko	Girl	Child of the sun; Child of the ocean; Child of the light
Kamiko	Unisex	Fragrant ocean child; Fragrant sea child
Merisa	Girl	The person from the ocean
Michaya	Girl	The sparkling ocean
Mirabai	Girl	An ocean of knowledge; A woman of the sea; A poetess and devotee of Lord Krishna
Sagarika	Girl	Born in the ocean; Wave
Cali	Girl	Affectionate; Calm; Fair; Ocean; Pure; Good; Beautiful; Best; Cup; Chalice
Abdhisayana	Boy	Sleeping on the Ocean
Amav	Boy	Ocean; One who is connected to a body of water; One whose thinking is as deep as the ocean

Ambhudhi	Boy	The Ocean; Vast expanse of water; one who has thoughts as deep as the ocean
Ambudhi	Boy	Variant of Ambhudh; Sea; Ocean; Vast expanse
Amrutsagar	Boy	Sea or ocean of Nectar that promises Immortality
Aranab	Boy	Ocean; Sea; Deepest sea; Vast; A variant of Arnav
Aranav	Boy	Ocean; Sea; Deepest sea; Vast; A variant of Arnav
Barinder	Unisex	Lord of the Ocean; Lord of vastness
Bhavjeet	Girl	One who swims across the dreadful world ocean; One who is victorious over the world
Bhavtaaran	Boy	One who can Swim Across the World's Ocean
Gagansindhu	Boy	Ocean of the sky; Ocean of heaven
Genkai	Boy	Source Ocean; A Buddhist name to signify sea of illusion

Gunasagar	Boy	Ocean of virtues, righteousness, honor, good characteristics, and great qualities
Jalaadhi	Girl	Ocean; The Sea; Living in water; A Crocodile
Jaladhara	Boy	Ocean; The Sea; Abundant water
Jaladhi	Boy	Ocean; The Sea; Abundant water
Kadhi	Boy	Ocean; Sea; Vast water signifying depth and strength
Karunaasaagar	Boy	One whose compassion, mercy, kindness, and benevolence is vast like ocean
Purisha	Boy	Heavenly Ocean; Swamp or Jungle; Marshy regions of the Ganges and eastern Sarayu
Purishya	Boy	Epithet of Fire; A name derived from Purisha which means the heavenly ocean
Aashvith	Boy	Ocean; A very large expanse of emotions
Aegir	Boy	Sea; Ocean

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Names that mean ocean carry a sense of beauty, depth, and mystery, making them a meaningful choice for a baby. These names, often derived from different languages and cultures, symbolize strength, serenity, and vastness, reflecting the powerful and calming qualities of the sea. Choosing an ocean-inspired name can signify an intrinsic connection with the natural world, making it a perfect tribute to those who find peace or strength in the ocean’s presence. Ultimately, oceanic names carry a universal appeal, blending poetic meaning with a sense of grandeur, making them a unique and enduring choice for a child's identity.

References

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All About The Ocean.
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/all-about-the-ocean/
Bible Study: The Power Of Water.
https://learn.tearfund.org/en/resources/footsteps/footsteps-1-10/footsteps-1/bible-study

Infographic: Beautiful Baby Names That Mean 'Ocean'

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