107 Baby Names That Mean 'Snow'

Embracing the beauty of winter with snow-inspired baby names.

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Snow never comes alone, it always brings the excitement for a joyful and festive winter. Names that mean ‘snow’ remind of the shiny white landscapes and snow-capped mountains. The white snow is also considered a symbol of beauty and purity, which is one of the reasons why parents love these names for their children. These names may also connote renewal and cleanliness, making them an even more alluring choice for parents. Snow-inspired names are popular in different cultures and languages. For instance, the Japanese name Yuki, meaning ‘snow’, is loved by parents and is given to boys and girls. The Spanish name Neva is another beautiful name that means ‘snow’ and is a favored choice for girls. In India, the Sanskrit masculine name Himalaya, meaning ‘abode of snow,’ shows the deep connection between people and their environment. Himalayas are said to be the abode of the Hindu God Shiva, which adds to the religious significance of the name. Parents in awe of snow and do not want to experiment with a foreign name happily embrace the simple unisex name Snowy for their child. There is no dearth of choices of snow-inspired names for a child. Look at the list below that covers names from different cultures and languages, so you get a wide variety to choose from.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Vada	Girl	Famous ruler; Snow-capped; High cliff; Evening; Knowledge
Vayda	Unisex	High cliff; Snow-capped; Promise; Knowledge; Rule; Ruler
Kashmir	Boy	A pleasant and cold place full of snow; Name of a state
Eira	Girl	Snow; Mercy
Neva	Girl	White snow; Woman of the race; Swamp
Neve	Girl	Snow; Bright; Radiant; Beauty; Pleasant
Boris	Boy	Snow leopard; Wolf
Lumi	Girl	Snow; Glow; Light; Gentle manner
Snow	Unisex	Snow; Fair-skinned
Vaida	Girl	To rule; Snow-capped; To appear; To ghost; To haunt; Knowledge

Snoh	Unisex	Snow
Yuki	Unisex	Happiness; Snow; Valuable; Chronicle
Lumina	Girl	Light; Snow; River
Bora	Boy	Snow; Purple; Storm
Karliah	Girl	Man; Army; Covered snow
Nivea	Girl	Snow white; Fresh snow
Miyuki	Unisex	Beautiful fortune; Deep snow; Beautiful reason for history; Happiness and good fortune
Neviah	Girl	One who can foretell the future; Bright; Radiant; Heaven; Snow
Khione	Unisex	Snow
Nea	Girl	Twinflower; New; Snow; God's sanctuary

Andri	Boy	Snow shoe; Rival; Enemy; Male; Manly; Home ruler
Himani	Girl	Glacier; Avalanche; Collection of snow
Nieves	Girl	White snow flakes that fall from the sky
Tacoma	Boy	Snow-clad mountain
Tushar	Boy	Cold; Frost; Snow
Yukina	Girl	Snow vegetables
Neiva	Unisex	Snowy; Snow-covered; Bright; Shine; Beauty
Hima	Girl	Snow; Frost; Winter; Sun; White jasmine
Nieva	Girl	Snow
Nieve	Girl	Snow

Nivia	Girl	Snow-white
Oyuki	Girl	Happiness; Snow; Cause; Valuable
Yukiko	Girl	Snow child; Happy child; Reason; Cause; Joy; Child
Rikka	Girl	Pear; Rhythm; Rise; Fragrance; Standing flowers; First day of summer; Snow
Yukino	Unisex	Snow; Happiness
Heema	Boy	Gold; Snow
Himaadri	Unisex	Snow Mountain; Peak of Snow; Mountain top of snow; Himalaya Mountains
Himacala	Boy	Abode of Snow; Mountain top of snow; Himalaya Mountains
Himachala	Boy	The Himalaya Mountains; Abode of Snow; Peak of Snow
Himachalendra	Boy	The Himalaya Mountains; Abode of Snow; Peak of Snow

Himachalkumar	Boy	The Himalayas; King of Mountains; Abode of Snow
Himaghna	Boy	The Sun; Sun that melts snow of the Himalayas
Himagiri	Boy	The Himalaya Mountains; Abode of Snow; Peak of Snow
Himagouri	Girl	One of many names of Goddess Parvati signifying her as fair as the snow
Himajyoti	Boy	With snow like Light; Brightness, Radiance and Glory of Snow
Himal	Boy	Ice; Snow mountain
Himalaya	Boy	Abode of snow
Himarati	Boy	Enemy of Snow; Fire
Himavant	Boy	The Himalaya Mountains; Abode of Snow; Peak of Snow
Himu	Boy	Snow; White; Pure; Clean

Manju-Prasad	Boy	Beautiful Blessings of God; Snow or dewdrops; Blessings of Lord Shiva signifying him as Lord Manjunath
Manju-Prasanna	Boy	Happy and delight; Snow; Happiness and delight of Lord Shiva signifying him as Lord Manjunath
Arctic	Girl	The snow
Baiza	Girl	Visor; White snow
Borys	Boy	One who is a short snow lepard
Chione	Girl	Snow
Eirwen	Girl	White snow; Blessed
Eirwyn	Girl	The one who is white as snow
Eiry	Girl	Fair person who is bright as snow
Gwyneira	Girl	White snow

Haima	Girl	Persistence in love; Snow; Goddess Parvati
Hemanka	Boy	Like as snow
Himachal	Boy	Snow-laden mountain; The Himalayas
Himadri	Boy	Snow-laden mountain; The Himalayas
Himakara	Boy	Snow Handed; Causing Cold; The Moon
Himanish	Boy	Lord of the snow; A name of Lord Shiva
Himanjay	Boy	Winner of Snow Land
Himansh	Boy	A part of snow; A portion of snow; Cool part; A particle of snow
Himavan	Boy	Cold; Having Snow
Himdhara	Boy	One who comes from the lands of snow

Himesh	Boy	Lord of snow
Kimesh	Boy	King of snow
Lixue	Girl	Pretty and pure as a snow
Manjuprasanna	Boy	A Boy beautiful as the snow
Nedo	Girl	Protector of snow or protector of wealth
Notekyn	Girl	Name of a state; Snow clad and filled with light
Pire	Girl	One who is like a snow
Porsche	Unisex	Short; Wolf; Snow leopard
Snefrid	Girl	One who loves snow
Sneh	Girl	Love; Snow

Snowden	Boy	Snow hill
Snowdon	Boy	One from the hill where the snow stays long
Snowy	Unisex	Snow; Snowy
Talini	Girl	Snow angels; snow falling at dawn
Tuhin	Boy	Snow; Frost; Moonlight
Tuhina	Girl	Snow; A tree
Tuhinsurra	Boy	White as snow
Tusharsuvra	Boy	White as snow
Tushika	Girl	White snow storm falling from clouds
Balay	Boy	Cornice or a hanging mass of hardened snow at the edge of a mountain or cliff

Snjezana	Girl	The snow woman
Drifa	Girl	The Icelandic word for snow
Fannar	Boy	Snow; Warrior; Army
Borislava	Girl	Battle glory; Small; Short; Wolf; Snow leopard
Eir	Girl	Mercy; Snow
Aput	Unisex	Snow
Borisu	Boy	Snow leopard
Borut	Boy	Diminutive of Boris, meaning snow leopard
Fjolla	Unisex	Fine snow; Snowflakes
Haunani	Girl	Beautiful snow

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Snow symbolizes the beginning of a new season. Hence, names that mean ‘snow’ are often associated with positive qualities such as renewal and hope. Parents adore these names because they are graceful and timeless. These names hold a sense of peace as they can remind you of the calm and serene winters. Snow-themed names are common across many cultures, indicating that their significance is not limited to a specific climate and extends beyond regions that experience snowfall. So, even if you live in a tropical country, you can confidently name your child something related to snow, as it represents qualities like purity and serenity.

Infographic: Attractive Baby Names That Mean 'Snow'

Baby Names That Mean 'Snow' are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Baby Names That Mean 'Snow'(infographic)

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