Names That Mean Wave
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Tonwen
Welsh
"white wave"
Tonwen is another name for Gwen, the mother of Saint Cybi and sister of Non (who was the mother of St David, patron saint of Wales). An unusual -wen ending option.
Aarna
Sanskrit
"wave"
Epithet of the goddess Lakshmi with a watery meaning.
Gal
Hebrew
"wave"
This unisex Israeli name, which rhymes with ball, is sure to receive more serious international attention now that actress Gal Gadot is the new Wonder Woman.
Galit
Hebrew
"wave"
A pretty and intriguing elaboration of Gal — made internationally famous by Israeli actress Gal Gadot.
Dwyn
Diminutive of Dwynwen
"wave"
Short, but still kind of a mouthful.
Dwynwen
Welsh
"wave"
St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and her feast day on January 25 is the equivalent of Valentine's day in Wales. The short form Dwyn may be more manageable for the non-Welsh.
Gali
Hebrew
"wave"
Sprightly name popular in Israel with beachy meaning and international flex.