Names That Mean Ship
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Ark
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"(in the Bible) the ship built by Noah to save his family and every animal from the Flood"Description:
A spiritual word name — as in Noah's Ark and the Ark of the Covenant — that also fits the trend for short, punchy words like Oak and Ace. It's rare (used for 7 boys in 2020) but could sail far.
- Sophina
Origin:
Greek; ArabicMeaning:
"wisdom, ship"Description:
Sophina is an English elaboration on the internationally popular Sophia, borne by American actress Sophina Brown.
- Galiot
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"small ship"Description:
A term for a type of Dutch sailing ship that might be an interesting way to get to Gal, as in Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot.
- Naos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"ship"Description:
Name of the star Zeta Puppis, which originally belonged to the former constellation Argo Navis, depicting the mythical ship of the Argonauts.
- Sofina
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"ship"Description:
Variation of Safina or elaboration of Sofia makes for a unique by on-trend Arabic name for girls.
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