158 Baby Names That Mean 'Rain'

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What do you think when you think of rain? Greenery, freshness, and petrichor are inseparable from rain. Therefore, it is no surprise that baby names that mean ‘rain’ have been a part of nature-based lists for new parents for a long time. These names symbolize renewal and growth. Rain is the source of water for the earth and hence is connected not only to nature but also to new life. As rain is a global phenomenon, these names are found in all different languages and cultures. This shows that parents of every country want to bestow names that express the beauty and power of rain on their children. In English, Rain is a great name for both boys and girls. A variation of this name is Raine, which also maintains the same connection to nature. There are several other names in varied languages. For instance, you can find Baran in Persian, Hyeon-U in Korean, and Yu in Chinese. Several contemporary Indian languages such as Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati have names meaning ‘rain,’ too. A few examples include Megha, Varsha, and Indra. These names have been cherished even in mythology. Names like Chaac in Mayan mythology and Jeriah in the Bible show how cherished these names have been since ancient times. From then to now, they have been changed and adapted from ancient languages such as Latin, Sanskrit, and Hebrew to modern ones. Parents who want to give their child a name that symbolizes unending growth and nourishment may choose names that mean ‘rain.’ Every name from this list reminds us of the power of water and how it helps everything thrive and grow.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Amaya	Girl	Heavenly valley; Elevated place; Mother capital; Night rain; End
Brennan	Boy	Rain; Moisture; Drop
Amayah	Girl	The end; Mother city; Heavenly valley; Close to God; Night rain
Amya	Girl	Night rain; Beloved; The end; Pleasant place; Trusted by God
Sade	Girl	Rain; Rule with nobility; Honor confers a crown
Aariz	Boy	Rain-bearing cloud; Intelligent; Respectable; Leader
Mazen	Boy	Rain clouds; Blessed rain drops
Lluvia	Girl	Rain
Brennen	Boy	Rain; Moisture; Drop
Ghaith	Boy	Rain

Sariya	Girl	Clouds that bring rain at night
Amaiah	Girl	Night rain; Cheerful; Village of Amaya
Brannon	Boy	Descendant of Braonán; Rain; Moisture; Drop
Atzi	Girl	Rain
Mazin	Boy	Rain clouds
Raena	Girl	Queen; Rain; Happy; Willing
Taven	Boy	Spring rain; Healthy; Strong
Rainn	Girl	Rain; Shower
Raine	Boy	Queen; Rain
Seriyah	Girl	Princess; Cloud and rain

Joud	Unisex	Generosity; Abundant rain
Deema	Girl	Rain cloud; Beautiful; Pretty
Indra	Unisex	God of thunder and rain; Possessing drops of rain
Neha	Girl	Love; Tenderness; Rain; Wisdom
Baran	Boy	Noble warrior; Ram; Rain
Juvia	Unisex	Rain
Megha	Girl	Cloud; Rain clouds
Bibi	Girl	The exalted one; Help; Bean; Wife; Voyager; Hostess; Day; Rain
Ama	Girl	Child born on Saturday; Heaven; Beloved; Vigorous; Sky; God of fertility and rain; Wet nurse; Grandmother; Dark one
Ariz	Boy	Lucky; Successful; Oak; Rain-bearing cloud

Raini	Boy	Queen; Rain; Advice; Counsel
Rainie	Girl	Queen; Rain
Arria	Girl	Brings rain; King
Barin	Boy	Rain; Sun; Well; Noble fighter
Tamya	Girl	Date palm; Rain
Varshini	Unisex	Rain; Rainy season
Malhar	Boy	Giver of Rain; One of the Ragas; A Raga Used in Indian Music
Harinder	Boy	Brown; Yellow; Drops of rain; Monkey; Tawny; Horse; Lion
Varsha	Girl	Rain
Varish	Unisex	Ocean; Year; Rain

Meha	Girl	Rain; Fog; Clous
Bareen	Unisex	Rain; Learned
Arez	Unisex	Rain; Rain-bearing cloud
Bolin	Boy	Related to a farm; Bold; Elder brother rain; In the bag
Hattan	Boy	Light rain; Drizzle
Ahmya	Girl	Black rain; Higher ground
Yuni	Unisex	June; Connection; Union; Young woman; Rain; Sunlight; Rainbow; Gentleness; Similar; Humanity
Tlaloc	Boy	Aztec god of rain and fertility; Covered with earth
Jorah	Girl	He teaches; Rain
Yuhan	Unisex	Jade; Lotus buds; Rain; Cold

Branna	Girl	Fire; Sword; Prince; Rain
Riham	Girl	Drizzle; Light rain
Mehul	Boy	Rain; Cloud
Jora	Unisex	Chief; King; Wild boar; Rain; He teaches
Tavan	Boy	Spring rain; The ceiling
Barsha	Girl	Rain
Amane	Unisex	Heavenly sound; The sound of rain; Mother
Meghana	Girl	Cloud; Rain clouds
Raynne	Girl	Counsel; Advice; Queen; Rain; Happy
Raen	Girl	Queen; Rain; Happy; Willing

Luvia	Girl	Rain
Jiwoo	Unisex	Sesame; Will; Purpose; Ambition; Rain; Universe
Ame	Boy	Beloved; Rain; Candy; Work
Teva	Unisex	Nature; Rain
Varshika	Unisex	Rain; Annual
Euri	Unisex	God is my light; Rain
Muzna	Unisex	Rain; Cloud
Sareya	Unisex	Clouds that come at night; Night traveler; Rain that falls at night
Maran	Girl	Star of the sea; Rebellious; Beloved; Heavy rain; Cinquefoils plant
Sharday	Unisex	Honor confers a crown; Rain

Ameya	Boy	One without any dirt; Pure; Innocent; Boundless; Magnanimous; Midnight rain
Amma	Boy	Mother; God of fertility and of rain; Wet nurse; Dark one; Grandmother; Born on Saturday; Edge of a sword
Baridra	Boy	Lord of the rain
Barsat	Boy	Welcome Rain; Showers of Blessings
Barsati	Boy	Protecting from rain; A shelter; A cover from the rain
Ghanambu	Boy	Cloud water; Rain; Showers from a cloud; To offer; Bestow
Harwinder	Boy	Possessing drops of rain; Yellow; Tawny; God; Divine
Karmegam	Boy	Rain-bearing Cloud; Resourceful; Dark and grey clouds
Karmegan	Boy	Rain-bearing Cloud; Resourceful; Dark and grey clouds
Kayosh	Boy	Rain; Cloud; Rain bearing clouds

Mehal	Boy	Cloud; Rain
Raviva	Girl	Rain; Shining with dew
Amana	Unisex	Rain; Vegetables; Honest; Faithful; Loyal
Anumegha	Girl	Follower of the rain
Anumeha	Girl	The one who follows the rain
Anzar	Unisex	Pure gold or silver; Vision; Intelligence; Insight; Rain
Baadal	Boy	A cloud that bears water and brings rain
Barkha	Girl	Rain
Barsaat	Boy	Welcome rain
Barun	Boy	Hindu god of sea, Varuna; Rain; To surround

Bi	Girl	Stone; Rain
Breen	Boy	Descendant of Braon; Rain; Moisture; Drop
Bristi	Girl	To rain
Dimah	Girl	A cloud full of rainwater; Silent rain falling without thunder
Fon	Unisex	Noble and ready; Rain
Gaith	Boy	One who is pure like rain; excellence
Ghais	Girl	Showers of rain or water drops from the clouds
Hafa	Girl	Mild rain; Moderate rain
Hanini	Boy	A heavy flow or stream; To pour down like rain
Harendra	Boy	Brown; Yellow; Tawny; Monkey; Horse; Lion; Possessing drops of rain

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Rain is a source of fresh water. It signifies new life and growth. Hence, names that mean ‘rain’ are cherished by parents worldwide. They are used in all languages and cultures. Parents may choose these names to bestow the refreshing nature of rain on their children. Rain symbolizes not only water and growth but also hope, renewal, and new beginnings. These names have found a home in many hearts, from Asia to Africa to the Americas. They have also been mentioned in several mythologies and religious texts. Hence, no matter where you are, you can choose a name that means ‘rain’ for your child.

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