Names That Mean Ocean

Itsaso

Basque

"ocean"

This striking name is little-known outside Spain. As an o-ending girl name, it would make even more impact than Juno or Calypso.

Pasha

Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian

"small, humble; preparation"

Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name…

Océane

French

"ocean"

Popular in France and Quebec, but familiar in Switzerland and Belgium too, Océane is a French nature name that combines elegance with a beachy, summery feel. It recently ranked in the French Top 300,…

Heimoana

Maori

"of the ocean"

An elaboration on Moana, newly familiar thanks to the heroine of the eponymous 2016 Disney movie.

Maree

French word name

"ocean tides"

Kiwa

Polynesian."Pacific ocean"

"Pacific ocean"

Some sources cite a Polynesian goddess of shellfish named Kiwa, though others name Kiwa as only a male figure in Maori mythology, connected with the ocean. Kiwa is one of the fastest-rising boys'…

Manami

Japanese

"ocean"

Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.

Ocean-blu

English word name

"ocean blue"

A descriptive, colorful choice with a "celebrity baby name" feel — think Blue Ivy, North West, Golden Raye — Ocean-Blu is one of many hyphenated names appearing in the UK stats. Since 2012, it has…

Mi̇ra

Azerbaijani

"sea, ocean"

Azerbaijani form of Mira, derived from Sanskrit and currently in the Top 100.

Yang

Chinese

"ocean"

Yang is a unisex Chinese name with a number of appealing meanings, based on the character used to write the name. As a feminine given name, Yang is typically written with a character meaning "ocean".…

Yoko

Japanese

"good girl; ocean child"

There are many in Japan, but for most Americans there's only one Yoko. Yoko Ono writes her name with characters meaning "ocean" and "child".

Marinell

Literary name, Latin

"knight of the sea; of the ocean"

Marinell may be viewed as an elaboration of Marina or Marine, combined with the suffix "-ell", or a literary creation, appearing in Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene , borne by the son of a sea…

Oceania

Place name and feminine variation of Oceanus, Greek

"ocean"

Oceania is one of the most elaborate of the trending Ocean-related names. Oceania also refers to the area of the world including Australia and neighboring islands. Only six baby girls were named…

Mirabai

Sanskrit

"ocean"

The Hindu princess and poetess Meera, was also known as Mira Bai. Mira Bai was a Rajput princess, the only child of Ratan Singh, younger brother of the ruler of Merta. Her royal education included…