Baby Names That Mean Ocean & Sea
503 names with meanings and origins.
Ocean names (Sagar, Samudra, Marina, Kai) evoke depth and calm strength, and are popular with families on India's coasts.
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Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit 'arnava', meaning ocean, sea, or vast expanse of water.”
Girl · Indian · “Heart as big as ocean”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern spelling variant of Arnav, 'ocean' — vast and restless by name.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern blend evoking the ocean, close in sound to Arnav and Aarav.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern compound generally read as 'gentle ocean.'”
Unisex · Indian · “Tamil name meaning the moon of the ocean.”
Unisex · Indian · “Tamil name meaning a pearl from the deep sea.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Abdhi', meaning the ocean or the sea.”
Girl · Indian · “This Indian name means born in the sea. It is a title often used for the goddess Lakshmi, who is said to have emerged during the churning of the ocean.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning father of the sea. It is a biblical name associated with historical figures in ancient texts.”
Unisex · African · “The crown has become (as wide as) the sea”
Unisex · Spanish · “A Spanish unisex name meaning from the Adriatic. It refers to the sea located between the Italian Peninsula and the Balkans.”
Unisex · German · “Dark; of the adriatic; from the latin hadrianus meaning of adria or of the adriatic sea region. pope adrian iv was a 12 century british pope who became popular in the 1980s when sue townsend published the secret diary of adrian mole”
Girl · German · “Dark; from adria, the adriatic sea region. also means dark”
Boy · Spanish · “From the adtiatic; from the adriatic; dark; variant of adrian. from adria.: (the adriatic sea region.)”
Boy · French · “Variant of adrian. from adria.: (adriatic sea region.); gods flock, from gods congregation”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish name referring to a female originating from the region of the Aegean Sea.”
Boy · Spanish · “This Spanish masculine name identifies a person hailing from the Aegean Sea area.”
Boy · Spanish · “A name of Spanish origin used to describe one who comes from the Aegean Sea.”
Girl · English · “This English name combines elements to mean 'friend of the sea' or 'shining friend'.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that serves as a form of Echlin. It is derived from words associated with horses or the sea.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish variation of Adrian, referring to someone 'from the Adriatic' sea region.”
Girl · Indian · “This Indian name translates to 'daughter of the ocean.' It is often used as a poetic reference to the goddess Lakshmi.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning 'Daughter of the Waves', often an epithet for Goddess Lakshmi.”
Unisex · Indian · “Tamil name likely meaning 'the king of waves' or 'lord of the sea'.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'ambhu' (water) and 'nidhi' (treasure), meaning the ocean.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'ambudhi', meaning the sea or ocean.”
Girl · English · “Open the month april, symbolizes spring; contemporary created name. aqua is the blue-green sea color”
Boy · Indian · “Ocean”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Ocean king — arnav, 'ocean,' and raj, 'king,' a grand compound in the same style as Yashraj.”
Boy · Spanish · “A name of Spanish origin referring to one from the Black Sea. It is derived from the ancient Greek term for that specific body of water.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name refers to the ocean or the king of the waters.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Destruction; a seas shore; she of fair skin; time; creeper; flowering creeper, sea shore”
Boy · Indian · “One who swims across the dreadful world ocean”
Boy · Arabic · “Water; moisture; freshness; river; sea; ocean”
Boy · Chinese · “Precious; waves”
Girl · Punjabi · “The ocean's ruler”
Girl · Greek · “A Greek name meaning orchid or cheerful, famously known from the sea nymph in Homer's Odyssey.”
Girl · Greek · “In Greek mythology, Ceto is a primordial goddess of the sea, specifically representing the dangers of the deep.”
Boy · Greek · “In Greek mythology, Cetus was a large sea monster sent by Poseidon. The name is now associated with a constellation in the southern sky.”
Boy · English · “Resembling the semiprecious sea growth ; from the reef”
Girl · English · “An English feminine name meaning maiden and referring to the precious sea growth known as coral.”
Girl · French · “Little maiden; variant of coral: a popular 19th century jewel name, from the name of the pink semi-precious sea growth used to make jewellery and ornaments”
Girl · Greek · “A name of Greek origin referring to the coral of the sea. It evokes the beauty and vibrant colors of the ocean.”
Girl · Greek · “A Greek-derived name meaning coral or from the sea. It is a more elaborate, feminine version of the name Coral.”
Girl · English · “This English female name is derived from coral, referring to the semi-precious growth found in the sea.”
Girl · English · “Of the sea; daughter of the sea; jewel of the sea”
Girl · English · “Creiddylad, a female name of English origin, suggests a precious maritime beauty. It means 'jewel of the sea,' implying something valuable and beautiful from the ocean.”
Girl · Indian · “Prosperous, Self-possessed, River, Ocean, River”
Boy · Indian · “Born from the Ocean of Milk; Fast moving; A divine horse who personifies the morning sun”
Girl · Persian · “Sea”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who possesses great kindness; extremely kind, sea of mercy”
Unisex · German · “A name of German origin meaning noble protector or relating to the sea. It suggests a guardian with a deep connection to the ocean.”
Boy · English · “A unisex English name that refers to a mariner or someone of the sea, perfect for those with a maritime heritage.”
Boy · French · “Mariner of the sea; variant of delmar: seaside”
Boy · Spanish · “A Spanish name derived from Delmar, meaning of the seaside. it captures the essence of the ocean and the coast.”
Boy · French · “A name of French origin meaning 'of the sea'. It is considered a variant of Delmar, describing someone who lives by the seaside.”
Boy · French · “A French name that suggests one who is like a lion or someone born near the sea.”
Girl · English · “This English name refers to someone born near the sea, capturing the spirit and tranquility of the coastal environment.”
Boy · Irish · “Like a lion; faithful; born near the sea”
Unisex · Greek · “From the sea; descendant of dorus. dorian was a character in oscar wildes novel the picture of dorian gray who was given his wish that his portrait would age while he remained young and handsome”
Girl · Greek · “A Greek name meaning of the sea or a descendant of Dorus, the mythical founder of the Dorians.”
Girl · Greek · “With a beautiful connection to the sea, this name evokes a serene and strong spirit, a true descendant of the ocean.”
Girl · Greek · “This lovely name has a deep connection to the sea, suggesting a soul as vast and free as the ocean, a true descendant.”
Girl · English · “Form of doris - wealth of the sea; variant of the greek dorothy meaning gift of god”
Boy · English · “This English name refers to someone belonging to a tribe living near the sea, often associated with the region of Dorset in England.”
Unisex · English · “Born from the ocean, son of the sea; son of the wave, born near the sea, influence. famous bearers: welsh poet dylan thomas, american folk singer bob dylan”
Unisex · English · “Son of the sea”
Unisex · English · “Born from waves; variant of dillon: loyal; from the sea”
Boy · English · “An English variant of the name Dillon, meaning 'from the sea'. It is also associated with the quality of being loyal or faithful.”
Unisex · English · “This English name translates to a friend of the sea or a white river. It represents a deep connection to coastal waters and flowing streams.”
Unisex · English · “A name of English origin meaning friend of the sea, reflecting a deep connection to the ocean.”
Girl · English · “A feminine English name meaning friend of the sea, often chosen for its nautical significance.”
Boy · Scottish · “Friend of the sea; beautiful; friend. variant of irving”
Girl · English · “An English name meaning friend of the sea, often given to those with a maritime heritage.”
Boy · English · “A variant of an English name meaning friend of the sea or white river. It evokes the natural beauty of the shoreline and clean waters.”
Girl · English · “A variant of Erwina, this English name means friend of the sea or maritime companion.”
Boy · English · “Friend of the sea. variant of erwin: boar-friend”
Boy · English · “An English name referring to a forest or a narrow arm of the sea, often associated with coastal woodland geography.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who wears ganga (lord shiva), ocean; shiva”
Girl · English · “Genaya beautifully combines 'Jenny' with 'white wave', evoking images of purity, gentle movement, and serene natural beauty.”
Girl · Italian · “Italian form of genevieve, meaning white wave, of the race of women, fair and yielding”
Girl · English · “Genna, a form of Jenny, means 'white wave', suggesting a pure, flowing, and graceful spirit for your little one.”
Girl · English · “Genny is a sweet name, meaning 'white wave', bringing to mind images of purity, gentle flow, and the serene beauty of the ocean.”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish name meaning white as foam. It is a linguistic relative of the name Guinevere, evoking images of the bright, white sea.”
Girl · Irish · “Ginerva is an Irish name meaning white as foam or white wave. It is a variation of the name Guinevere.”
Girl · German · “Variant of genevieve: of the race of women. white wave. famous bearer: saint genevieve is the patron saint of paris, believed to have protected paris from attila the hun”
Girl · Italian · “White wave”
Girl · English · “White lady; white wave; from the name gwenhwyfar, meaning fair and yielding”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “In Hebrew, this name is interpreted as the sea or a mass heap, and it is also commonly found in Vietnamese and Chinese cultures.”
Girl · Greek · “A Greek name for females that translates to thinking of the sea, often linked to ocean mythology.”
Boy · English · “From the hall ; woman of the sea ; from the field of hay”
Boy · Greek · “Derived from Greek mythology, this name refers to the legendary sea-horse creature that served as the mount for the god Poseidon.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Huppim is a distinct name, referring to a chamber covered by the sea-shore, offering a unique and strong image.”
Unisex · African · “Family becomes (as wide as) the sea”
Girl · Greek · “In Greek mythology, Ino was the daughter of Cadmus and later became the sea goddess Leucothea.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit tradition, this name refers to the king of the ocean. It is the name of the son of Arjuna and Uloopi in the Mahabharata.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “This name of Sanskrit origin refers to the Ravi River in India and is often associated with the daughter of the ocean in Hindu mythology.”
Girl · English · “This English name means 'friend of the sea'. It is a nautical-inspired name suggesting a deep connection to the ocean.”
Girl · English · “An English name meaning 'friend of the sea'. It is a feminine variant denoting a close companion to the maritime world.”
Boy · English · “Green river; friend of the sea”
Boy · Punjabi · “One who ferries people across the world-ocean”
Girl · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name refers to the goddess Lakshmi, specifically meaning one who is born of the ocean.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that refers to a city in Iran. It is often associated with the region of Gilan near the Caspian Sea.”
Unisex · Dutch · “Dutch form of john; white wave; diminutive of janet. god has been gracious”
Girl · English · “An English variant of the name Genevieve. It is thought to have Celtic roots meaning white wave or woman of the people.”
Girl · English · “White wave; phonetic variant of genevieve”
Girl · English · “White wave; fair one. variant of guinevere. in arthurian mythology guinevere was arthurs queen”
Unisex · English · “Wild wave; variant of jenny which is a diminutive of jane and jennifer”
Girl · Irish · “White wave; form of jennifer - fair spirit”
Boy · French · “A French masculine variant of the Hebrew name Jordan. The name historically refers to the descent of the river into the Dead Sea.”
Unisex · Chinese · “Victory; ocean”
Girl · English · “Sea and sky; variant of kay and kayla, meaning: keeper of the keys; pure”
Boy · Japanese · “Ocean, sea”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Shouts of joy; (large waves; gurgling of water)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This name has Sanskrit roots and translates to a sea of compassion, representing someone who possesses an immense depth of mercy and kindness.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males meaning ocean of mercy or full of kindness. It describes a person of immense compassion.”
Girl · Indian · “Point where the Sky and sea appears to Meet, Horizon”
Unisex · English · “A unisex name of English origin that can mean a wave, a path, or one who comes from the long meadow.”
Boy · French · “A name of French origin that translates to 'of the sea' or 'famous land,' often associated with coastal or prominent territories.”
Boy · French · “This French-derived name signifies either a connection to the sea or a person from a famous land, serving as a variant of the name Lamar.”
Boy · English · “A male name of English origin famously associated with the Shakespearian king. It is also related to a word for the sea or a meadow.”
Girl · Spanish · “Derived from Spanish and Greek origins, this name identifies a daughter of Poseidon, the god of the sea.”
Boy · Irish · “A masculine name from Irish and Welsh mythology meaning 'from the sea.' He is known as a mythical king of the ocean.”
Unisex · Spanish · “Sea gull; variant of lawrence meaning from laurentium”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to the heart of a man or metaphorically as the heart of the sea.”
Girl · Greek · “High tower; from the tower; bitter. woman from magdala. the biblical mary magdalene came from magdala area near the sea of galilee”
Girl · Spanish · “Woman from magdala; woman of magdala. from the tower. famous bearer: st. mary magdalene, the repentant prostitute in the new testament; bitter. woman from magdala. the biblical mary magdalene came from magdala area near the sea of galilee”
Girl · Irish · “Derived from Irish roots, this name carries the beautiful meaning of goddess of the sea. It is a traditional Gaelic variation related to Mary.”
Girl · Indian · “An Indian name referring to those born under the zodiac sign of Capricorn. In mythology, it is a legendary sea creature.”
Girl · Irish · “Shining sea; shining sea. variant of muriel”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Of Hebrew and Latin origin, this name means bitter or of the sea. It is a popular Scandinavian variation of the name Marina.”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish name meaning of the sea. It is a creative blend derived from the traditional names Marie and Mary.”
Unisex · French · “Bitter; bitter sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter; a version of the name mary. the name is extremely popular in portugal, so much so that women named maria usually go by their second given names; one of the wifes' of the prophet muhammed (p.b.u.h)”
Girl · French · “A French variation of Mary, traditionally interpreted to mean bitter or of the sea, often paired with other names.”
Girl · French · “A French variation of the Latin name Mary, which is traditionally interpreted as meaning bitter or star of the sea.”
Girl · English · “An English combination name meaning bitter sea and house of God, blending the meanings of Mary and Elizabeth.”
Girl · Spanish · “This Spanish name means of the sea. It is a variant derived from the root names Marie and Mary.”
Girl · English · “An English name meaning 'protector of the sea.' It combines elements suggesting a guardian role over the ocean's depths.”
Unisex · French · “Bitter sea; variant of latin mary: bitter; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter”
Unisex · English · “Diminutive of maria; bitter sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter”
Girl · English · “An English female name formed by combining Mary and Lee. It joins the meanings of 'star of the sea' and 'meadow'.”
Girl · Irish · “Shining sea; shining sea. variant of muriel”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Of the sea; variant of mary; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter; mother of daksa”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish name meaning of the sea. It is a compound name combining elements of Mary and Isabel.”
Girl · Spanish · “From the sea; variant of marcella: of mars. mars was the mythological roman god of fertility for whom the month march was named; mythologically identified with the greek war god ares”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew-derived female name meaning 'bitter' or 'star of the sea,' often used as a diminutive of Maria.”
Girl · Spanish · “Sea and sun”
Girl · Spanish · “Of the sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter”
Girl · German · “This German and Spanish variation means of the sea or bitter. It is frequently used as a diminutive form of Maria in various cultures.”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish name meaning of the sea. It is a modern derivative of the classic names Marie and Mary.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Derived from Hebrew roots, this name means to rejoice. It is sometimes considered a variant of Marina, which relates to the sea.”
Girl · Spanish · “Maid of the sea; wealthy in every aspect”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish name variation related to Maris or Marisa. It is often associated with the sea or a combination of Maria and Louisa.”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Boy · English · “A shortened English form meaning friend of the sea, often linked to the name Marvin or the Welsh name Mervin.”
Boy · English · “Friend of the sea; lives by the sea; variant of mervyn: form of merlin: from the sea fortress”
Girl · French · “Miracle; renowned friend. feminine of marvin: lives by the sea”
Boy · English · “Lives by the sea; form of mervin; variant of mervyn: form of merlin: from the sea fortress”
Girl · Spanish · “This Spanish name means of the sea. It is a phonetic variant of names derived from Marie and Mary.”
Boy · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “This English variant of Margaret means 'a pearl,' representing a jewel found within the sea.”
Unisex · English · “Protector of the sea; protector from the sea; guardian of the sea. great chief. this name can be given to children of either gender, but is more common among girls”
Unisex · English · “A unisex name of English and Welsh origin meaning magnificent or a guardian of the sea.”
Boy · English · “An English name traditionally meaning the guardian or protector of the sea.”
Girl · Irish · “Shining sea; variant of muriel: bright sea; variant of muriel, meaning shining sea”
Boy · English · “By the sea; falcon; from the hill over the sea; hawk. from the sea fortress. in arthurian legend, merlin ambrosius was adviser/mentor to king arthur”
Unisex · Irish · “Blackbird; the falcon; from the hill over the sea; sea fortress. in arthurian mythology the wizard merlin was king arthurs mentor”
Unisex · English · “Merry, mirthful, joyous also an abbreviation of meredith; diminutive of meredith: guardian of the sea. great chief. this name can be given to children of either gender, but is more common among girls”
Boy · Irish · “Loves the sea; diminutive of mervyn: form of merlin: from the sea fortress”
Boy · English · “Loves the sea; variant of marvin: famous friend; variant of mervyn: form of merlin: from the sea fortress”
Boy · English · “Form of marvin friend of the sea; variant of marvin: famous friend; form of merlin: from the sea fortress”
Unisex · English · “Falcon; blackbird; variant of muriel: bright sea”
Boy · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Yiddish and Hebrew name meaning sea of bitterness, often used as a diminutive form of the name Miriam.”
Girl · Indian · “Ocean; prosperous”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name referring to a person from the land by the sea. It is derived from the coastal region of Moray in Scotland.”
Unisex · English · “This unisex name of English origin describes someone who dwells near the sea. It is a variant of names related to coastal living.”
Boy · English · “A masculine English name meaning one who dwells near the sea. It was notably borne by an Earl of Northumbria in the 11th century.”
Unisex · Welsh · “Sea-born, great circle”
Girl · English · “Dweller of the sea; seashore; from the shore of the sea”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish name meaning dweller of the sea. It is a variant of the traditional name Morgan, rooted in maritime heritage.”
Girl · Irish · “Morgane is a female name of Irish origin, descriptive of a person's living place, meaning Dweller of the sea.”
Girl · English · “An English name derived from maritime roots, meaning one who comes from the shore of the sea.”
Girl · Irish · “Medieval form of welsh morcan meaning bright sea”
Unisex · German · “This unisex German name translates to morning. It is also used as a surname and carries a meaning related to the sea.”
Boy · Irish · “Morrissey is an Irish male name meaning choice of the sea. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Muirgheasa, suggesting a deep connection to the ocean.”
Boy · English · “Moor; diminutive of mortimer: dead sea (a stagnant lake)”
Boy · English · “Form of mortimer lives near the sea; diminutive of mortimer: dead sea (a stagnant lake)”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish and Scottish name referring to a mariner or someone who lives by the sea; it can also mean pale.”
Boy · Irish · “Morvyn has a serene connection to nature, meaning 'lives by the sea.' The 'pale' aspect can suggest a gentle, thoughtful disposition for your little one.”
Girl · English · “A name of Cornish and English origin meaning 'maiden' or 'sea wave,' reflecting a connection to the ocean.”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name means that which embraces or surrounds all. It is often used to describe the vastness of the ocean or the divine.”
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