Names That Mean Mermaid
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Nerida
Greek; Aboriginial
"sea nymph, mermaid; red waterlily"
This is one of the more unusual examples of a group of Greek names connected to the sea, which makes sense for a nation of coastline and islands. The Nereids or water nymphs were the daughters of sea…
Sereia
Portuguese
"mermaid"
The lovely Sereia is the Portuguese word for mermaid but can also be used as a name. English speakers may shy away from the name because of pronunciation questions and indeed, any little Sereia…
Kianda
Angolan
"mermaid"
In Angolan mythology, Kianda is a goddess of the sea and protector of fishermen, often depicted as a mermaid.
Morvoren
Cornish
"mermaid"
Morvoren derives from the Cornish mor , meaning "sea," and moren , "maiden," taking on the meaning of "mermaid." The Mermaid of Zennor, a local mythological figure, was associated with morvoren ,…
Merrow
Hiberno-English
"mermaid"
In Irish mythology, the term merrow was synonymous with "mermaid." According to legend, the merrow wear caps called cohuleen druith so they can remain under the water. Merrow is Hiberno-English —…
