Baby Names That Mean Water & Rivers: page 2 of 6
1081 names with meanings and origins.
Page 2 of 6. Start from the first page for the top picks and an introduction to baby names that mean water & rivers.
Boy · English · “A male name of English origin meaning from the old spring, referring to a long-established water source.”
Girl · English · “An English compound name that describes a precious and beautiful jewel, combining fire and lake imagery.”
Boy · English · “A short English form of Irving, which means handsome and fair. The name is often associated with coastal beauty or clear water.”
Boy · English · “An English name derived from the Gaelic name Irving. It translates to white river, describing a clear or bright body of water.”
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.”
Boy · English · “Derived from the English name Eaton, this name means a town located by a river. It is closely associated with the historic town and college.”
Girl · Greek · “This name belongs to a figure in Greek mythology and often signifies someone associated with water or divine beauty.”
Boy · English · “A variation of the English name Eaton, signifying someone from a town near a river. It has roots in traditional English topography.”
Girl · Spanish · “Rooted in Spanish and Roman tradition, this name refers to the goddess of springs and woods. It evokes images of nature, fresh water, and the forest.”
Unisex · French · “This French name serves as a topographic descriptor for someone living near a fountain or a natural water source.”
Boy · French · “Fontane means 'Fountain, water source', a refreshing and life-giving name, suggesting clarity, purity, and renewal.”
Boy · French · “Fontayne means 'Fountain, water source', a refreshing and beautiful name suggesting vitality, clarity, and life's gentle flow.”
Boy · French · “Fonteyne means 'Fountain, water source', a beautiful and refreshing name, suggesting life, clarity, and a spring of inspiration.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that is a form of Finn, meaning 'fair'. It is also noted as the name of a river located in Ghana.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “The sacred river Ganges”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name for boys means gift of the Ganges, referring to the sacred river in India.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who wears ganga (lord shiva), ocean; shiva”
Girl · Indian · “Fast, Free flowing, The holy and purifying river ganges”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; lord shiva; lord of the ganges river”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name referring to Bhishma, the son of the river goddess Ganga. It is a prominent name from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A masculine Sanskrit name meaning son of the river Ganga, often used to refer to the deity Bhishma.”
Boy · English · “An English name for someone who dwells by the alder tree river. It combines elements of local flora and flowing water.”
Boy · English · “A topographical English name meaning one who lives by the alder tree river. It identifies a specific natural landmark as a home.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the River Godavari in India. It is also associated with enlightenment through its connection to the Gautama lineage.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that describes a state of being happy or blissful, like a rain-filled cloud.”
Boy · African · “An Arabic name that means rain or to sprinkle with rain. It symbolizes the life-giving and refreshing nature of a downpour.”
Boy · Scottish · “Giflet carries a magical meaning: 'returns Excalibur to the lake', suggesting a connection to noble deeds and legendary quests.”
Girl · Italian · “This is the Italian feminine form of Jordan, referring to the Jordan River. It signifies flowing down or descending, tied to the historic river in the Middle East.”
Boy · Scottish · “A name from Arthurian legend, referring to the knight who returns Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake after King Arthur's final battle.”
Girl · Irish · “From the greek cleone daughter of a river god”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name naming one of the largest rivers in India. It represents a source of life and spiritual purity.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for females that refers to the Gomati River, a significant waterway in India.”
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.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning the shadow of his heat or dew of the night. It appears in biblical history as the name of a queen.”
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.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning possessing gold. It is a title for the Goddess Parvati and is also associated with the sacred Ganges river.”
Boy · English · “An Old English name that identifies someone living near a spring or stream frequented by stags.”
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.”
Girl · Indian · “Joy, Of truth, Generous, A small flowing river or stream”
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”
Girl · English · “Huyana is a poetic name, meaning 'rain falling,' symbolizing refreshment, growth, and natural beauty.”
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.”
Girl · Greek · “In Greek mythology, this name refers to the nymphs who bring rain, often associated with a specific cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus.”
Girl · Greek · “Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the multi-headed water serpent slain by the hero Hercules.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name translated as the God of rain. In Hindu tradition, this title is often associated with the deity Vishnu.”
Girl · African · “This African feminine name refers to one who pours water, a role often associated with hospitality, ritual, or sustaining life.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “God of rain and thunder; god of the skies; king of gods, most strong”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning daughter of the moon. It is also a traditional name for the Narmada River in India.”
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.”
Girl · Greek · “Daughter of a river god in greek mythology”
Boy · Irish · “Ioakim holds a tranquil and distinct meaning, 'from the river island,' suggesting a calm and unique path for your child.”
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.”
Boy · English · “Green river; friend of the sea”
Girl · Scottish · “Island; from the river Isla”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name means 'from the other side of the river.' It is the feminine form of the word from which 'Hebrew' is derived.”
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.”
Girl · English · “A modern English combination of the names Jade and Lynn, blending the gemstone meaning with the traditional suffix for a pool or lake.”
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.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name associated with the Ganga river in India.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “'Born of water' — a classical Sanskrit epithet for the lotus, which rises clean out of muddy ponds.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning born in water, which refers to the lotus flower and the goddess of wealth.”
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”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Daughter of sage Jahnu — another name for the river Ganga, who is said to have once been swallowed and then released by the sage from his ear.”
Girl · African · “This name refers to an earthen water jug. In Hindu mythology, Jarita is also the name of a bird who became human.”
Girl · Arabic · “This Arabic name translates literally to 'an island'. It signifies a place surrounded by water or a secluded land.”
Girl · Indian · “The river Ganga”
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”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Descending; down flowing. the river in palestine where jesus was baptized has been used as a given name since the crusades”
Girl · 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”
Girl · 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”
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.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Farmer; descending; 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”
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.”
Girl · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name means powerful in battle or refers to flowing water. It blends strength with natural imagery.”
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.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “River; prosperous; name of river in india”
Girl · English · “An English-adapted name meaning the heavenly water. It suggests a pure and divine source of life and peace.”
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”
Girl · English · “This English name poetically describes a child of clear, cool water.”
Unisex · Irish · “From the bright valley; valley of the river kent”
Girl · English · “This English feminine name is a variant of Kendall. It originally referred to someone who lived near the water or the valley of the River Kent.”
Girl · English · “This English name carries a sense of enchantment, meaning a magical person or a water baby.”
Girl · English · “Blend of ken, meaning royal obligation;clear water, and sandra, meaning: protector of man, or andrea, meaning manly or masculine”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Gorgeous woman; feminine variant of ken, meaning royal obligation;clear water; a beautiful life”
Boy · English · “Clear as bright water; clear water; abbreviation of names beginning with ken-”
Girl · English · “Secret (algonquin); blend of ken: (royal obligation;clear water) and sandra: (protector of man) or andrea: (manly or masculine)”
Boy · Indian · “Name of a river starts in Bihar”
Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name referring to a sacred river found in Jennah, or paradise.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Black; black, dark, lord krishna; lord krishna; dark skinned, draupadi, also name of a river in india; the name of god”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Name of a river in india; a river; one of the sacred rivers in hinduism; purity”
Girl · Indian · “One who is easy to appease, Name of a river in india”
Girl · Sanskrit · “This feminine Sanskrit name means 'flower' or 'pleasure of the earth.' It typically refers to the white water lily.”
Girl · Indian · “An Indian name representing a beautiful flower, often associated with the water lily.”
Girl · English · “Lives near water.”
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.”
Girl · Spanish · “Rooted in Spanish and Greek mythology, this name identifies a daughter of Poseidon, often associated with water or beauty.”
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.”
Girl · German · “A German feminine name that is an alternative spelling of Lorelei. It refers to the legendary siren of the Rhine River.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish and Scottish name meaning meadow or wide river, also serving as the name of a river in Scotland.”
Girl · Greek · “A Greek name referring to the river of forgetfulness in classical mythology.”
Girl · Greek · “In Greek mythology, this name refers to the River of Oblivion found in the underworld.”
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.”
Girl · English · “A lake, a place of linden trees; a lake; a place of 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.”
Girl · Indian · “River, Great earth, Heaven and earth conjoined”
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.”
Girl · Indian · “Water source”
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.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning gardener or florist. It suggests one who is fragrant and is also the name of a river in Hindu mythology.”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish name referring to the town located by the River Allo, derived from the Gaelic 'Magh Ealla'.”
Girl · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name refers to a spring of fresh water, representing a source of life and relief.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning mind or intellect, also associated with a sacred lake in the Himalayas.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “River; battle maid; abbreviation of amanda, meaning worthy of being loved; a river”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A river; ganga ( in heaven), asteroid belt”
Girl · Indian · “One of the tributaries of great river ganga”
Boy · Punjabi · “Is derived from mann and palla, anglicised to Manipal. Mann means mud and palla means lake”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Sweet; pleasant; snow, dew drops, beautiful”
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.”
Girl · African · “A female name from East Africa that means a baby born in the rain. It is often given to children born during the heavy monsoon seasons.”
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”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name means pure as the water from a natural spring, symbolizing clarity and life-giving freshness.”
Boy · Arabic · “Rain cloud”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to water of love or he that measures, appearing in biblical texts.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means cloud or rain. It is a common name in India that represents the life-giving nature of water.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning cloud or rain cloud, symbolizing the life-giving nature of water and the beauty of the sky.”
Girl · Indian · “An Indian name for females that is another name for the sacred River Ganga.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A derivative of mukul; rain; cloud, rain”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name means a small rain cloud. It is a gentle name that suggests a refreshing and cooling presence.”
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.”
Girl · English · “An English name that evokes the image of being covered with mist or dew. It suggests a cool, atmospheric, and ethereal quality.”
Unisex · English · “Ripples in the water; rippling brook (miwok)”
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