Boy Names That Mean Water & Rivers: page 2 of 4
678 names with meanings and origins.
Page 2 of 4. Start from the first page for the top picks and an introduction to boy names that mean water & rivers.
Boy · Scottish · “Griflet is a name with a touch of legend, meaning 'returns Excalibur to the lake', suggesting a connection to noble service and mythic tales.”
Boy · Scottish · “Grigori has a legendary meaning: 'returns Excalibur to the lake', symbolizing honor, noble actions, and a connection to epic stories.”
Unisex · Spanish · “A unisex Spanish name of Arabic origin meaning river of black stones, often associated with the Virgin Mary.”
Boy · English · “A name of English origin that describes a person who lives by the river where alder trees grow.”
Boy · English · “This English name means from the hall by the ford. It describes someone who lived near a large house by a river crossing.”
Boy · English · “This English habitational name refers to someone who lived near the high ford or a crossing point in a river.”
Boy · English · “This English name describes a person who lives at the hare's lake. It is a topographic name rooted in nature and specific local landmarks.”
Boy · English · “This English male name signifies someone who originates from the hares' ford, a shallow water crossing.”
Boy · English · “Harlak is an English name meaning one who resides by the hare's lake. It serves as a geographical identifier for a dweller in such a location.”
Boy · English · “An English surname and given name meaning lives at the hare's lake. It describes a person settled near a body of water frequented by hares.”
Boy · English · “An English male name describing one who lives near a stag's ford, where deer cross the water.”
Boy · English · “Heanford means “from the high ford,” describing a connection to a high ford, or a shallow place where water can be crossed.”
Boy · English · “An Old English name that identifies someone living near a spring or stream frequented by stags.”
Boy · Bengali · “A Bengali name meaning cold, chilly, or the dew.”
Boy · English · “This powerful name signifies the "God of clouds and rain," suggesting a connection to nature's vital forces.”
Boy · English · “An English surname-turned-first name that means from the river island. It is famously associated with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.”
Boy · English · “An Old English name meaning from the cattle ford, describing a shallow river crossing used for livestock.”
Boy · African · “Derived from hubab, aim friendship; bubble of water”
Boy · English · “A masculine English name describing someone who comes from the white ford, a shallow river crossing characterized by its light-colored water or stones.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name translated as the God of rain. In Hindu tradition, this title is often associated with the deity Vishnu.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “God of rain and thunder; god of the skies; king of gods, most strong”
Boy · Irish · “Iniss carries a peaceful, natural image, meaning 'from the river island,' evoking a sense of calm and uniqueness for your child.”
Boy · Irish · “A name of Irish and Scottish origin meaning one who comes from the river island.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning from the island or specifically from a river island.”
Boy · Irish · “Inys has a serene and unique charm, meaning 'from the river island,' suggesting a peaceful and special journey for your little one.”
Boy · Irish · “Ioakim holds a tranquil and distinct meaning, 'from the river island,' suggesting a calm and unique path for your child.”
Boy · English · “Green river; friend of the sea”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name means a small stream or a rivulet. It historically refers to a source of water and is a traditional name in Islamic culture.”
Boy · Indian · “An Arabic name meaning a little stream or rivulet; it is also widely used in Indian contexts.”
Boy · African · “An Arabic and African name meaning a stream or a small rivulet, often symbolizing a source of life.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “'Born of water' — a classical Sanskrit epithet for the lotus, which rises clean out of muddy ponds.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning ornament of water; interestingly, it is also sometimes used to refer to the wind.”
Boy · Indian · “Jal means water and Deep means lamp so it means a lamp in the water”
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name means god of water. It specifically refers to the deity Lord Varuna, the ruler of the oceans.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Clouds; one who holds water ( meaning cloud)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Moon in the water; reflection of the moon in water”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jidlaph means "he that distills water," a distinctive name suggesting purity, clarity, and life.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “God is gracious, merciful; jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor. from the greek name iohannes. in the bible john the baptist baptized christ in the jordan river. variants have been created in almost every language”
Boy · English · “Of the down-flowing river ; in the bible , the river where jesus was baptized”
Unisex · English · “Variant of the hebrew jordan. down flowing. the river in palestine where jesus was baptized has been used as a given name since the crusades; to flow down flowing down”
Unisex · French · “A masculine name of French origin derived from the Hebrew name Jordan. It refers to the river and means to flow down or descend.”
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.”
Boy · French · “A French masculine name rooted in the Hebrew word for the river Jordan. The name signifies the act of flowing down or descending.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Shouts of joy; (large waves; gurgling of water)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning a lake where lotuses grow. It is also considered an epithet for the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu.”
Boy · Indian · “A traditional Indian name referring to a legendary Vedic sage. It is also associated with a historical river mentioned in ancient texts.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for the lotus or water lily, symbolizing purity and divine beauty.”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian masculine name refers to a rain-bearing cloud and signifies a resourceful person.”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name means rain-bearing cloud. It evokes the image of nature providing life-sustaining water to the earth.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Lake of paradise; river in janna (paradise)”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian male name of Sanskrit origin referring to a sage who was the father of Kaveri. It is often associated with the origin of the sacred river.”
Boy · Arabic · “Much or Abundant or Copious. (Name of a river in paradise)”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark; dark-haired; place by the fountain or spring; place by the flowing water”
Boy · Scandinavian · “A Scandinavian masculine name meaning one who comes from the well or spring. It is a topographic name linked to vital water sources.”
Boy · Irish · “From the narrow river; a river of scotland; river man. from old english words ship and friend. famous bearer: british physicist lord kelvin (1824-1907)”
Boy · Irish · “A male name of Irish origin meaning from the narrow river. It is a variant of Kelvin, referring to a specific waterway or coastal feature.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish masculine name meaning from the narrow river. It is a topographic name for someone living near a slender body of water.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish male name signifies coming from the narrow river. It is a phonetic spelling variant often used in English-speaking regions.”
Boy · English · “Handsome; clear water; royal obligation. abbreviation of names beginning with ken-; strong; physically healthy; diminutive of kenneth: handsome. root of the surname mackenzie. famous bearer: kenneth grahame (1859- 1932), author of the wind in the willows”
Unisex · Irish · “From the bright valley; valley of the river kent”
Boy · English · “Clear as bright water; clear water; abbreviation of names beginning with ken-”
Boy · Indian · “Name of a river starts in Bihar”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Black; black, dark, lord krishna; lord krishna; dark skinned, draupadi, also name of a river in india; the name of god”
Unisex · Indian · “One who sleeps on a water pot; an epithet for Lord Vishnu”
Boy · English · “This English name describes someone who lives by the path located near a brook or small stream.”
Boy · English · “An English male name meaning from the creek meadow. It refers to a person who lived near a grassy field by a small stream.”
Boy · English · “A masculine English name signifying someone from the creek meadow. This is a topographic name relating to water and pastureland.”
Boy · English · “An English surname and given name meaning one who lives near a long ford, indicating a crossing point at a river or stream.”
Unisex · English · “This English name describes a person associated with the well in the lowlands, referring to a water source located in a valley or plain.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish and Scottish name meaning meadow or wide river, also serving as the name of a river in Scotland.”
Boy · English · “Town by the lake”
Unisex · English · “Linden trees near the water; from the island of the lime tree. although in the past, lindsay was a common boys name, today it is used more often for girls”
Unisex · English · “Linden trees near the water; variant of lindsay: from the island of the lime tree. although in the past, lindsay was a common boys name, today it is used more often for girls”
Boy · English · “Of English origin, this name describes a shallow river crossing, or ford, located by linden trees.”
Unisex · German · “Consecrated to god; abbreviation of elisabeth. my god is bountiful;god of plenty; devoted to god; variant of elisabeth: from elisheba, meaning either oath of god, or god is satisfaction; salmons head rising above water (miwok)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Red colour; red, made of copper, mars; red, made of copper, mars, bramhaputra river; red”
Boy · English · “Rain falls through the roof; rain falls through the roof (miwok)”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name referring to someone who comes from the island grove, combining elements of water and woodland.”
Unisex · English · “Camp near stream; a lake; a place of linden trees”
Unisex · English · “Lyndsie is a lovely name meaning 'a lake' or 'a place of linden trees.' It suggests natural beauty, tranquility, and a refreshing spirit.”
Boy · English · “This masculine English name signifies a river crossing located near a grove of linden trees.”
Unisex · English · “An English topographical name that describes a town located near a brook or water source.”
Unisex · Indian · “A unisex Indian name signifying rain or prosperity, often representing a bountiful and flourishing nature.”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name signifies a prosperous individual and is associated with the deity presiding over the rain.”
Boy · Indian · “A traditional Indian name that represents prosperity and refers to the god associated with life-giving rain.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the man who lives by the clear stream..”
Boy · Scottish · “Son of the man who lives by the clear stream.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name referring to a specific raga used in Indian classical music. It is traditionally associated with the arrival of rain.”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish name referring to the town located by the River Allo, derived from the Gaelic 'Magh Ealla'.”
Boy · Punjabi · “Is derived from mann and palla, anglicised to Manipal. Mann means mud and palla means lake”
Boy · English · “An English habitational name referring to someone who lived by a field near a small river.”
Unisex · English · “An English unisex name meaning a slope by the pond, originally derived from a place name describing a hillside near water.”
Unisex · English · “Driftwood hill; from the hill by the lake”
Boy · English · “This English name means 'from the lake forest.' It describes a geographical location where the woods meet the water.”
Boy · English · “An English name describing one who resides near a field by a small river. It is a variation of the name Mansfield.”
Boy · English · “Great stream”
Boy · Arabic · “Rain cloud”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to water of love or he that measures, appearing in biblical texts.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A derivative of mukul; rain; cloud, rain”
Boy · English · “This English name describes someone who comes from the mill stream. It originally served as a geographic surname.”
Boy · English · “A name of English origin meaning from the mill stream. It is most famously associated with the major city in Australia.”
Boy · English · “Melburn is a pleasant name, meaning 'from the mill stream'. It evokes images of tranquil waters and a peaceful, flowing nature.”
Boy · English · “Melbyrne is a charming name, meaning 'from the mill stream'. It suggests a connection to gentle nature and a peaceful, flowing spirit.”
Boy · English · “Merewode is a lovely name, meaning 'from the lake forest'. It evokes images of serene nature, tranquil waters, and peaceful woodlands.”
Boy · English · “An English name that signifies one who comes from the lake forest. It combines words for a body of water and a wooded area.”
Boy · English · “This English name describes a person from the hill by the lake, combining elements for water and elevated land.”
Boy · English · “An English surname and place name meaning a town near the pond. It combines the Old English words for lake and settlement.”
Boy · English · “Milbyrne is a charming name, meaning 'from the mill stream'. It suggests a connection to gentle nature and a peaceful, flowing spirit.”
Boy · English · “This English name describes a person who comes from the ford or river crossing located near a mill.”
Unisex · English · “An English name derived from the Dakota Sioux language meaning sky-colored water, referring to the region's many lakes.”
Unisex · English · “Ripples in the water; rippling brook (miwok)”
Boy · English · “The Welsh form of Moses, this name relates to being drawn from or born of the water.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew variant related to Moses, signifying a child who has been pulled or drawn out from the water.”
Boy · English · “A savior ; in the bible , the leader of the israelites ; drawn from the water”
Unisex · Irish · “From the red swamp; near the river roe; from the rivers mouth”
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 · Hebrew & Biblical · “Drawn from the water; deliverer”
Boy · Arabic · “Variation of moses, son; form of moses saved from the water”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning saved from the water. This is the original form of the biblical name Moses.”
Boy · English · “An English male name serving as a variant of Moses, which traditionally means 'drawn from the water'.”
Boy · English · “A savior ; in the bible , the leader of the israelites ; drawn from the water”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name meaning one who dwells near the beautiful sea. It combines elements referring to the water and fairness.”
Unisex · African · “A Luganda name from Africa meaning God's chief administrator. It traditionally refers to a powerful deity of the lake in Buganda culture.”
Boy · Indian · “Cloud we can Say it as a group of clouds before rain”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “The lord is with you; overflowing spring (hopi); wish, desire; wish; desire; water”
Boy · English · “A name of English origin, it literally describes someone from the mill stream. It is a topographic name referring to a specific natural location.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name means the god of the river or the ocean. It represents the lord of all flowing waters.”
Boy · Scottish · “This masculine name is of Scottish origin and refers to a person who lives by the alder tree. It is often associated with the river and town of the same name in Scotland.”
Unisex · Scottish · “This lovely name is associated with the alder tree river, suggesting a child with a strong connection to nature and flowing grace.”
Boy · Scottish · “From the alder - tree river; intelligent”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning moving water or the refuge of man. It is a prominent title for the deity Lord Vishnu.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Name of a river; one who arouses tender feelings in others, the river narmada”
Boy · Indian · “Water. one of the five elements of the world. it is the essence of life”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Neeraf flows like a peaceful river, a strong and enduring male presence, often associated with a spiritual and calming influence in the Islamic tradition. A name with a gentle yet powerful resonance.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lotus; a lotus; born from water (lotus, pearl)”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex name of Sanskrit origin that means rain or rainy. It also carries connotations of being handsome or beautiful, like a refreshing downpour.”
Unisex · English · “Nose-sharped bend in a river”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A masculine Sanskrit name that describes natural elements like mist, fog, or morning dew.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Blue; enchanting moon; name of a river in kerala”
Unisex · Arabic · “A unisex name referring to the great River Nile in Africa, often symbolizing life and sustenance.”
Boy · Indian · “Sound of flowing water, Gentle sound of water”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name means given by water and is often used as a poetic reference to a cloud.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lotus flower; born from water ( eg lotus flower, pearl ); born from water (lotus flower, pearl)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who holds water ( cloud); one who holds water (cloud)”
Boy · English · “An English name for males meaning from the north spring. It denotes a person living near a northern water source.”
Boy · African · “An African name belonging to an ancient river goddess within Yoruba mythology.”
Boy · German · “A name of German origin that describes a running waterfall. It evokes the image of flowing water and the constant movement of nature.”
Boy · English · “An English locational name meaning from the cattle ford. It refers to a shallow place in a river where livestock could safely cross.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning pale, which also shares its name with a specific river in England.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means pale-skinned and is also the name of a river located in England.”
Boy · English · “An English masculine name that can mean a river, a mountain, or describe someone as pale.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning a lake with lotuses, also serving as a title for the deity Lord Vishnu.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian male name referring to Lord Viroopaksha, specifically identifying him as the lord or master of the Pampa River.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Heroic paranjay varun; the perfect winner; ultimate victorious; supremely victorious”
Boy · Indian · “Hindu God of rain, A name of Lord Vishnu”
Boy · English · “This English masculine name refers to a person who originates from the headland near a lake.”
Boy · Indian · “Hindu God of rain, A name of Lord Vishnu”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Heavy rain, a shower of blessings — used poetically for abundance arriving all at once.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Prayag refers to the sacred 'Confluence of Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati' rivers, bringing a sense of holiness and coming together.”
Boy · Indian · “To sprinkle water on our head while doing Pooja”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that can refer to a blue lotus, a fountain, or a sacred lake.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies a blue lotus flower or a fountain. It is also a sacred name for the sun or a holy lake.”
Boy · English · “An English locational name for a person who lives by a red-colored stream or brook.”
Boy · English · “Radburn is a nature-inspired name, meaning 'lives by the red stream.' It evokes images of a vibrant, flowing landscape.”
Boy · English · “Radbyrne connects your child to a peaceful natural setting, meaning 'lives by the red stream.' A lovely, descriptive name.”
Boy · German · “A German-rooted name describing a dweller by the stream where deer drink. It is a topographic name reflecting a peaceful natural setting.”
Boy · English · “Raedburne is a beautiful name meaning 'lives by the red stream.' It conjures a picturesque image for your little one.”
Boy · English · “An English locational name meaning from the red ford. It refers to a shallow river crossing characterized by red soil or clay.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning 'from the raven's ford.' It describes a shallow river crossing frequented by ravens.”
Boy · Scandinavian · “This Scandinavian name describes someone who dwells near a red spring or a crimson-colored water source.”
Boy · English · “This English name means 'from the deer stream.' It is a topographic name for someone living near a brook frequented by deer.”
Boy · English · “This English name describes a geographic feature, specifically a stream where deer are known to gather.”
Boy · English · “Of English origin, this name refers to a stream frequented by deer, reflecting a connection to nature.”
Boy · English · “An English unisex name describing someone who lives by or crosses over the red river.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning stream, though it is also associated with being ardent and fiery in spirit.”
Boy · English · “An English and Scottish name meaning one who dwells near the still river or calm waters.”
Boy · English · “This English name means from the king's ford. It identifies a river crossing that was under royal jurisdiction or frequented by a monarch.”
Boy · English · “Rooted in English, this name refers to a stream where deer are found, similar to the name Rayhurn.”
Boy · English · “Of the flowing stream ; in mythology , the wife of cronus and mother of gods and goddesses”
Boy · English · “A stream; form of rhys: ardent; fiery. rhett butler was hero of margaret mitchells gone with the wind”
Boy · English · “Rhinffrew is a lovely, natural name, meaning 'dwells near the still river'. It brings to mind tranquility and connection to nature.”
Boy · Irish · “This name refers to a dweller by the white ford, originating from Welsh elements describing a clear or bright river crossing.”
Unisex · English · “A Welsh-derived unisex name that signifies ardour, rashness, or the movement of a stream.”
Unisex · Spanish · “River”
Unisex · English · “Flowing water, tranquil”
Boy · English · “Land near the water; diminutive of roderick: famed ruler”
Boy · English · “This English name describes someone dwelling on a piece of land located near the water, specifically an island in a marshy area.”
Boy · English · “Winding river; dwells near the curving river”
Boy · Spanish · “This unique name signifies 'the god of rain and fertility.' It's a powerful choice connected to nature's life-giving forces.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the deer spring. It refers to a natural water source where deer gather.”
Boy · English · “An English locational name describing someone who lived near a red ford, where the water or soil had a reddish hue.”
Boy · English · “This name gently suggests one who 'dwells near the curving river.' It paints a serene picture of connection to nature.”
Boy · English · “An English topographic name for someone who lived near a shallow river crossing where rushes or reeds grew.”
Boy · English · “This English surname indicates a person who lived by a red pool or a stream with reddish banks.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the willow ford. It describes a shallow river crossing near willow trees.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Water which flows from melted ice from mountain”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the willow ford. It identifies a geographic location near water and willow trees.”
Boy · English · “A variant of an English name meaning from the willow ford. It refers to a river crossing marked by willow growth.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name referring to a sacred black round stone found in the Gandaki River, revered in Hindu traditions.”
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