Names That Mean Surf

Malibu, the name of a California beach city, evokes sunshine, surfing, and glamour. With its fashionable "oo" sound — as seen in names like Luna and Ruby — Malibu is an unexplored place name worth considering. <br></br>
Controversial YouTube star Trisha Paytas welcomed a daughter named Malibu Barbie (yep) in 2022.
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The city of Malibu, California was named after Humaliwo, a Ventureño Chumash village located near Surfrider Beach.

Malibu

A gentle, beachy name of Hawaiian origin, it has been given to a small number of boys in the US in recent years. It may also be a nickname for Analu (the Hawaiian form of Andrew) and Kainalu (meaning "sea wave").

Nalu

Is there anything more Australian than the beach and surfing? Tarni is the Kaurna word for wave/surf, and is sometimes used as a girls name in Australia. Other spellings that are sometimes seen include Tahnee and Tarney, but we prefer the more usual spelling.

Names That Mean Surf

The names

Malibu

Nalu

Tarni