Names That Mean Rain

  1. Amaya
    • Origin:

      Spanish version of Amaia or Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "mother city; the end; night rain"
    • Description:

      The Spanish form of Amaya is both a given name and a surname, originating from the Spanish mountain and village of Amaya. In this context it means "mother city" or "the capital." Amaya can also be considered a derivation of Amaia, a Basque name meaning "the end." In Japan, Amaya is a surname.
  2. Jora
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "autumn rain"
    • Description:

      Unique possibility for a girl born between September and November.
  3. Rayne
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rain or Raine, nature name
    • Meaning:

      "queen"
    • Description:

      Rayne may be considered a modern respelling of the nature name Rain or a variation of the surname Raine, which comes from the Old French word reine, meaning "queen."
  4. Rayne
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rain or Rayna
    • Description:

      Rayne is the unique name used for one of the girl sextuplets on the Sweet Home TV show.
  5. Jorah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "early rain"
    • Description:

      Jorah, a Biblical name with a lovely nature-related meaning, might make a fresher alternative to the overused Jordan. It's similar to the feminine Nora, Cora, and Laura, but depending on your viewpoint, that may be an advantage.
  6. Petrichor
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "the earthy scent of fresh rain on dry ground"
    • Description:

      A poetic choice.
  7. Amiyah
    • Origin:

      American variation of Amaya and Amaia, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "the end"
    • Description:

      While this name is a phonetic variant of Amaya and Amaia, its popularity could also stem from its similarity to names such as Aliyah, Amelia, and Amara too. It entered the US Top 1000 back in 2003, peaked in 2017 at #257, but has been on decline in recent years. Nevertheless, it is one of four variations of Amaia in the Top 1000 and when you combine these names together, they were collectively given to 3256 babies in a recent year, making the name *feel* or at least *sound* like a Top 100 choice, similarly popular to Ruby, Claire, Audrey, or Alice.
  8. Reva
    • Origin:

      Hindi river name; Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "rain"
    • Description:

      Refers to one of the seven sacred rivers of India.
  9. Indre
    • Origin:

      French or Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "cave; possessing drops of rain"
    • Description:

      The Indre is a river in France. Spelled Indra, it's the name of a powerful deity worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains — roughly the South Asian equivalent of the Greek Zeus or Norse Odin. But either Indra or Indre might make a simple, captivating, attractive name for a modern little girl.
  10. Varsha
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "rain"
    • Description:

      This Indian name with a Slavic sound definitely has potential.
  11. Indra
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, Latvian
    • Meaning:

      "possessing drops of rain; reed, water witch; estate ruler"
    • Description:

      In Hindu tradition, Indra is the warrior god of sky and rain, whose name is often used as element of other names, such as Jaswinder or Rajendra. Its use as a feminine name may come from the Western world hearing it as feminine (thanks to Alexandra, Indira, or similar), or simply as a shortening of Indrani (meaning "wife of Indra").
  12. Baran
    • Origin:

      Turkish and Persian, Russian
    • Meaning:

      "rain; ram"
    • Description:

      Baran is barely known in the US -- unless it's mistaken for royal moniker and Trump son name Baron -- but it might make a perfect choice for a boy born under the sign of Aries.
  13. Ghaith
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "rain"
    • Description:

      With an appealing, nature inspired meaning and a sharp, solid sound, Ghaith was among the fastest-rising names in Canada in 2022 and has since seen increased use in the US. Dubai based YouTuber, Ghaith Marwan, might have drawn attention to the name.
  14. Yagmur
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "rain"
    • Description:

      A popular nature name in Turkey, where it was in the Top 10 from 2005-2013. Spelt Yağmur in Turkish.
  15. Sariyah
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "night traveler, night rain"
    • Description:

      Bright and pretty, resembling Aaliyah, Delilah, Amaya and Sarah, Sariyah is a celestial and stylish choice,
  16. Agasga
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "rain"
    • Description:

      Traditional Cherokee choice that could work for a daughter born on a rainy day.
  17. Lluvia
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "rain"
    • Description:

      Lluvia is an intriguing and unique Spanish word name that is beginning to rise. Given to 90 baby girls in 2022, the Spanish word for "rain" joins other trending Spanish word names like Cielo, Sol, and Mar.
  18. Mariamman
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "mother of rain"
    • Description:

      Mariamman is a Hindu goddess worshipped as the bringer of rain and prosperity. Her name is often abbreviated to Amman, and her festivals are held during the late summer and early autumn seasons.
  19. Muzna
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "rain clouds"
    • Description:

      This Muslim name first appeared on the American charts in 2001, but is a common choice in countries with large Islamic populations.
  20. Huyana
    • Origin:

      Native American
    • Meaning:

      "rain falling"
    • Description:

      A Miwok tribe name with a pleasant meaning.

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