545 Baby Names That Mean 'Water'

Beautiful names that capture the spirit of water.

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Water is a vital and powerful element in nature, symbolizing life, purity, and flexibility. Choosing names that mean water can give your child traits like calmness, strength, and adaptability. In many cultures, water-inspired names carry deep meanings, reflecting its peaceful yet strong nature.

For example, the name Halia, meaning ‘sea,’ brings vast oceans and peaceful waves to mind. Similarly, Aqua, from Latin, translates to ‘water,’ giving it a fresh and lively vibe. Another lovely choice is Mira, which means ‘ocean’ in Sanskrit, symbolizing beauty and depth.

Names that mean water provide both variety and meaning. Whether you're looking for a modern name or one with ancient origins, plenty of great options exist. For boys, River has become a popular nature-inspired name, symbolizing freedom and adventure. For girls, names like Maji, which means ‘water,’ are simple yet meaningful.

Water-inspired names provide a variety of beautiful and meaningful options tied to nature. Whether you seek a name reflecting the tranquility of a serene lake or the strength of flowing rivers, there’s an ideal choice for your child.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Winter	Girl	Winter season; Water; Wet
Moshe	Boy	Savior; Draw out of water; Son; Deliver
Moses	Boy	Draw out of water; Savior; Deliver
Moises	Boy	Savior; To pull out of water
Douglas	Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Nala	Girl	Stem; Hollow reed; Water in the desert; Queen; Lion; Successful; Beloved
Yareli	Girl	Lady of the water
Kamiyah	Girl	Good mother; Illusion; Water
Anais	Girl	Highly gracious; Merciful; Immaculate; Undefiled; Goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water
Avah	Girl	To breathe; Life; Sound; Water; Bird

Cain	Boy	Acquired; To get; Clear water; Beautiful
India	Girl	Country originating in river Indus; Body of trembling water, river
Tallulah	Girl	Leaping water; Town by the river; Rock
Lakelyn	Girl	Beautiful lake; An inland body of water
Myah	Girl	Water; Good mother; Illusion; Courage
Ayana	Girl	Beautiful flower; Color; Design; Spring water; Delicate
Chad	Boy	Battle; Warlike; Lake; Large expanse of water
Bilal	Boy	The Prophet's person; Calling prayer; Winner; Full moon; Water; Victorious
Nahla	Girl	First drink of water; Honey bee; Water in the desert; Gift
Yaritza	Girl	Friend; Helper; Lady of the water; Small butterfly

Joslyn	Girl	A member of the Gauts tribe; From the land of flowing water; Joyful
Irving	Unisex	Green water
Kain	Unisex	Spear; Acquired; Archaic; Clear water
Hampton	Boy	Home; Water meadow; Enclosure
Kenai	Girl	Flat meadow; Black bear; Clean water
Alara	Girl	Mythological water fairy; Ruler of all
Irvin	Boy	Green water; Boar friend
Lake	Boy	An enclosed inland water body; Swamp
Calder	Boy	Rocky water; Wild or rough stream
Miyah	Girl	Good mother; Foster mother; Dame; Illusion; Magic; Water; Mine

Lakelynn	Unisex	An inland body of water
Jalaya	Unisex	Water; Lit
Conway	Boy	Holy water
Avan	Boy	Water; Favor; Protection; Preservation
Layken	Unisex	The inland body of water
Rion	Boy	Little king; Kingly; Someone who is like a king; Water; Reason; Logic
Welles	Unisex	Well; Spring; Water hole
Yatziri	Girl	Maiden of the moon; Friend; Lady of the water
Nalah	Girl	Stem; Hollow reed; Water in the desert; Queen; Lion; Successful; Beloved
Katara	Girl	Water droplet; Pure; Raindrop; Drop; From Qatar

Kairav	Boy	Born from the water; White lotus
Mai	Girl	Water; Love; Dance; Beloved
Moana	Girl	Ocean; Vast expanse of water
Erin	Boy	Ireland; Green water; From the island
Talulah	Girl	Leaping water; Town
Cloud	Boy	A condensed form of water vapor present in the atmosphere; Famous ruler; Famous wolf
Nilah	Girl	Water hyacinth; Moon; Dark blue; Indigo
Poseidon	Boy	Lord of the Earth; Master of water
Laiken	Boy	From the lake; Inland water body
Zury	Unisex	Beautiful; Red water

Varun	Boy	To surround; God of water and the oceans
Rawan	Girl	To feed water
Delvin	Boy	Narrow water; River
Arika	Girl	Gold; Blue water lily; Brave; Ruler of all
Laiklyn	Girl	From a small water body
Indya	Unisex	River; Body of trembling water
Island	Unisex	A piece of land surrounded by water
Zuko	Unisex	To regain consciousness, ancestor; Red water; Harmony; Glory
Selin	Unisex	Flood; Torrent; Abundant flowing water
Moishe	Boy	Drew out; Savior; To pull out of water

Everlyn	Unisex	Boar clearing; Desired; Water; Island
Moosa	Boy	One who is saved out of the water; The name of a prophet of Almighty
Mousa	Boy	Drawn from the water; Son; Deliver
Tula	Girl	Leaping water; Peaceful; Mountain top; Balance; To be tranquil
Taliya	Girl	Gentle dew from heaven; By the water; To blossom; Dew from God
Aarika	Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Beautiful water lily; Golden; Gilded
Laikynn	Unisex	Lake; An inland body of water
Dam	Boy	Dike; Water reservoir; Pond
Yanira	Girl	Gift from God; Lonian; Water nymph
Yarah	Girl	Honeycomb; Honeysuckle; Small butterfly; Water lady; Strong

Mayan	Boy	Pure One; Spring of water; Magic
Mose	Boy	One who was drawn out of water; Son; Deliver
Nairobi	Unisex	Cool water
Kavan	Boy	Poem and water; Handsome
Talula	Girl	Leaping water; Town
Nixie	Girl	Small water sprite; Water fairy
Maiyah	Unisex	Water; Illusion; Dame
Miami	Unisex	Downstream person; Big water
Atlan	Unisex	Into the water; Under the water
Dalvin	Boy	Narrow water

Caulder	Boy	Hard water stream; A person from Calder in Midlothian and Caithness, or Cawdor in Nairnshire
Vayla	Unisex	Channel of water; River
Moise	Boy	Son; Deliver; Drew out; Drawn out of water
Kenda	Girl	Child of clear, cool water; Greatest champion
Thuy	Boy	Auspicious; Water
Mitchum	Boy	Big village settlement; Big water meadow; Great homestead or meadow
Anahit	Girl	Goddess of fertility, wisdom, water, and healing
Navia	Unisex	Water goddess; Beautiful
Avilyn	Unisex	Hazelnut; Bird; Water
Hanzala	Unisex	Pond; Water

Avana	Unisex	Favor; Preservation; Protection; Satisfaction; Pleasure; Water; Rainbow
Tirth	Unisex	Holy place; Sacred water; A worthy person
Arul	Boy	Water; God's grace; God's blessing; Showers of mercy
Erinn	Boy	Ireland; Green water
Thara	Girl	Stream; Water; Wealth
Hoang	Boy	Expanse of water; Female phoenix; Bright; Yellow
Kennan	Boy	Ancient; White; Little Ken; The clear water
Naida	Girl	The water nymph; Undefiled; Immaculate
Sejal	Girl	Pure; Sacred water; Teardrop
Tallula	Girl	Leaping water

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Choosing names that mean water brings a sense of calm and strength to your child's identity. These names show the beauty and flexibility of water and highlight its important role in nature. By picking a water-inspired name, you connect your child to this powerful element and give them qualities like resilience and peace. With many options available, from soft and flowing to strong and adventurous, you will surely find a name that reflects the essence of water and your hopes for your little one.

Infographic: Majestic Baby Names That Mean 'Water'

A first name typically reflects a person's attributes and family heritage, underscoring the importance of choosing the right one.

are a perfect blend of religious, cultural, and contemporary elements, appealing to parents from diverse backgrounds. In this infographic, we've hand-picked some distinguished Baby Names That Mean 'Water' names and their meanings. Skim through the list to discover the ideal name that resonates with your aspirations for your child's future.

Baby Names That Mean 'Water'(infographic)

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