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Names That Mean Dolphin

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Updated Thu Nov 30 2023

Delphine
- Origin:
  French from Greek
- Meaning:
  "of Delphi; womb"
- Description:
  Delphine is a sleek, chic French name with two nature associations — the dolphin and the delphinium, a bluebell-like flower, a well as a link to the ancient city of Delphi, which the Greeks believed to be the womb of the earth. All of these derive from the Greek word delphus "womb".
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Naia
- Origin:
  Hawaiian, Greek, Basque
- Meaning:
  "dolphin; to flow; wave, sea foam"
- Description:
  Multicultural option, equally intriguing as, but more unusual than, Maia.
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Delphinium
- Origin:
  Flower name, from Greek
- Meaning:
  "larkspur; dolphin"
- Description:
  Delphinium is the proper name for larkspur. It's also related to names like Delphine, which are connected to dolphins (the flowers were thought to resemble a dolphin's back).
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Nai'a
- Origin:
  Hawaiian
- Meaning:
  "dolphin"
- Description:
  A beautiful Hawaiian girl's name that feels stylish today in line with popular Kaia, Naia, Amaia, and the like.
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Aihe
- Origin:
  Maori
- Meaning:
  "dolphin"
- Description:
  A light and airy Māori nature name with an adorable meaning.
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