Names That Mean Water

A name from the Yoruba language that happens to have a similar ending to the Hawaiian -lani names. <a href="https://www.yorubaname.com/entries/Omilani%CC%81">Source</a>

Omilaní

A rhythmic and attractive Cherokee girl name. Immokalee is also the name of a community in Florida.

Immokalee

Moonglade

In Basque mythology, Lamina are mermaid-like creatures (they can also have duck tails) who grant wishes.

Lamina

The Māori transliteration of India has a light and bright sound. Ultimately borrowed from Sanskrit, it could mean "body of trembling water", in reference to the Indus River for which India is named. 
 
Inia is occasionally heard in Scandinavian countries as a diminutive of names containing the 'Ing' element, such as Ingrid. In this case, the meaning would relate to the Germanic mythological goddess, Ing, often interpreted to mean "ancestor".

Inia

As a new set of word names washes up on the shore, names like Beach could appeal to parents with a love for the sand and the waves. If you prefer hiking and forests over surfing and dunes, Beech would be a more appropriate spelling.

Beach

Julep

Tiare, which means flower, is also a name and would make a simpler South Sea Islander choice. Vaitiare adds a water element.

Vaitiare

This ocean-oriented name is one of the Tahitian names unknown in the wider world.

Vaimiti

Move over Brandy and Sherry, Julep is an alcohol-inspired name that certainly feels unique today, despite sharing similar sounds to popular Juliet and Juliana.

in 2021, Katharine McPhee and David Foster named their son Rennie David Foster, a family name on Foster's side. Rennie has a history of use as nickname for the French Rene, as well as other names with the ren element, such as Warren and Ren itself, which has Japanese origins.
 
Rennie is also a Scottish surname that was ultimately derived from the given name Reynold. It calls to mind Scottish art nouveau architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose mother's maiden name was given as his middle. Other surnames related to Rennie include Rainey, Reynolds, and Rennison.

Rennie

Damla

This delightful, lovable Persian name is typically reserved as a nickname for Niloufar. It rhymes with Lilou, the utterly charming French nickname.
 
A notable bearer is Iranian-American magazine editor Nilou Motamed, formerly the Editor-in-Chief at Food & Wine.

Nilou

Moisey

Niloufar is a gorgeous Persian name used in Iran, Turkey (as Nilüfer), and Azerbaijan. It has many alternate spellings including Nilofar, which is used by Urdu speakers.

Niloufar

Not to be confused with the Biblical boy name of the same spelling, Anath is a Greek form of Anat, the name of a goddess from Semitic mythology. Meaning "water spring", she is the goddess of fertility, hunting, and war. The Anat spelling is more commonly used. 

Anath

As a Norwegian name, Mossi may be used as a diminutive of international Maria and occasionally for Margarita too. Heard it Sweden and Denmark as well as in Norway, it might be compared to using Molly and Maisie.
 
Alternative, as an English name, it may be considered feminine form of Moss, a Medieval form of Moses. As such, it could then be a short form of Moselle too.

Mossi

The name of a river and valley in the US state of Oregon, Willamette is a rare place option with potential. Originating from the name of a Clackamas village on the Columbia river, Willamette emerged from the French pronunciation of the Native American name. Possibly meaning "still, quiet water",  it could make an unexpected route to nicknames Willa, Lettie, and Etta, an intriguing honor for a William, or a consideration for those who love the place. 


Willamette

A name with a modern vibe and an international feel, Naeda has a variety of possible origins. On one hand, it might be a variation of the Greek Naida which is associated with water nymphs, however, it could also link to the Persian Nahid or Nahida, borne by an Iranian water and fertility goddess, whose name meant "immaculate". This would also tie it to the planet Venus, known as Nahid in Persian.
 
Naeda may also be a pet form of a number of names, including the Arabic Zenaida ("life of Zeus"), the French Nadine ("hope"), and the Irish Sinead ("God is Gracious"). Additionally, it might be a form of Nada, an Arabic name meaning "dew" and a South Slavic name meaning "hope".
 
Then of course there's the possibility that Naeda is a modern creation in English-speaking countries, inspired by Ada, Nadine, Nevaeh, and similar.