Names That Mean Snow

  1. Yukiko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "snow child"
    • Description:

      Perfect choice for a child born on a snowy day.
  2. Snejana
    • Origin:

      Bulgarian
    • Meaning:

      "snowy"
    • Description:

      This name of a supermodel from Ukraine is not one of those Eastern European choices that translate easily or attractively.
  3. Urmas
    • Origin:

      Estonian
    • Meaning:

      "frost, catkin"
    • Description:

      Urmas was likely derived from the Estonian word urm, meaning "frost" and "catkin." It was first used by Johannes Linnankoski, a Finnish author, for his 1908 play Kirot. It is considered an older name in Estonia, where it was popular in the mid-20th century.
  4. Asqar
    • Origin:

      Kazakh
    • Meaning:

      "snow"
    • Description:

      Associated with Prime Minister Аsqar Маmın.
  5. Tahoma
    • Origin:

      Salishan, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "snow-covered mountain"
    • Description:

      Tahoma was the original name of Mount Ranier, used by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest.
  6. Bora
    • Origin:

      Czech diminutive of Barbara, Albanian, Mongolian
    • Meaning:

      "snow; brown, grey"
    • Description:

      "Bore" and "boring" are teasing possibilities outside of Czechia and Albania. Thora, Nora, and Flora recommended alternatives
  7. Sương
    • Origin:

      Vietnamese
    • Meaning:

      "frost"
    • Description:

      Vietnamese cognate of the Chinese name Shuang.
  8. Fjolla
    • Origin:

      Albanian
    • Meaning:

      "snowflake"
    • Description:

      If you can get past the unintuitive J (it's pronounced like a Y), Fjolla is a perky and attractive girl name. It is derived from the Albanian word for snowflake, fjollë, and is most common in Kosovo.
  9. Flykra
    • Origin:

      Faroese
    • Meaning:

      "snowflake"
    • Description:

      Wintry choice heard on the Faroe Islands.
  10. Snær
    • Origin:

      Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "snow"
    • Description:

      The personification of the snow in Norse mythology, and a legendary king of Finland.
  11. Kaniehtiio
    • Origin:

      Mohawk, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful snow"
    • Description:

      Name from the Mohawk tribe associated with actress Kaniehtiio Horn, who created a video on how to pronounce her rare name.
  12. Edurne
    • Origin:

      Basque
    • Meaning:

      "snow"
    • Description:

      This feminine version of the Basque name Edur is quite well used in Spain, where it has often been in the Top 100. Plus it offers some great nickname options such as Eddie or Deedee. One of the names for winter babies that's off the snowy track.
  13. Feifei
    • Origin:

      Chinese
    • Meaning:

      "snowfall; fragrant"
  14. Hima
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "snow"
  15. Ayaz
    • Origin:

      Turkish and Azerbaijani
    • Meaning:

      "frost"
    • Description:

      A wintery name of Turkish origin that would suit a baby born during the colder months. Notably borne by the slave and later companion of an 11th century sultan, it is a popular choice in Turkey with actor Ayaz Khan being a more contemporary bearer.
  16. Aputsiak
    • Origin:

      Greenlandic
    • Meaning:

      "snow crystal"
    • Description:

      A unisex name from the snowy north.
  17. Moroz
    • Origin:

      Russian surname
    • Meaning:

      "frost"
    • Description:

      Icy surname common in Ukraine.
  18. Snædís
    • Origin:

      Icelandic
    • Meaning:

      "snow goddess"
  19. Fannar
    • Origin:

      Icelandic
    • Meaning:

      "snow drift"
    • Description:

      Fannar is one of the top names for boys in Iceland but is rarely seen anywhere else in the world.
  20. Dëborake
    • Origin:

      Albanian
    • Meaning:

      "snow"