89 Names That Mean Wave

Some people always dream about digging their toes in the sand of a beautiful beach with crystal-clear water. For some parents, just the thought of sipping a tropical drink with your partner on an island fills you with a warm and fuzzy feeling. If you’re one of them, then exploring baby names meaning wave will be an amazing option for you. Waves of the sea or ocean represent both calmness and volatility of the waters that lie beneath it. It’s said that there’s nothing more comforting than letting the sound of the waves put you to bed. It seems like a lullaby from a caring mother, which you’ll never forget. In fact, recent evidence also shows that ocean sounds can have significant mental health benefits (1). On the other hand, this unstoppable force of nature indicates strength and inevitability.

The high and crashing waves symbolize the overwhelming emotions that can drown a person. In a way, you can say that waves depict human nature and that’s precisely what makes this connotation so special. Many people feel naturally drawn toward water and its beauty. Indeed, waves and ocean currents symbolize nature's strength and fluidity to the utmost. It is unsurprising to find so many names across cultures signifying it in different ways. These words are also apt for parents who wish for their babies to grow up to become a surfer or engage in water sports. No matter what your aspirations for your child are, these names will certainly help you find a good direction in your name search journey. Below are some of the best baby names meaning wave for both boys and girls. So, grab a fruit cocktail with your partner, and shortlist your favorite words from our carefully curated list.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Malik		Boy	King; Wave; Sea
Aarna		Girl	Wave; Ocean; Another name of Goddess Lakshmi
Laine		Boy	Wave; Torch
Naia		Girl	Wave; Sea foam; Aspiration; Wish; Desire; Dolphin; To flow
Laina		Girl	Little rock; Handsome; Dark; Wave; Of Magdala; Path
Galia		Girl	Wave; Wave from God; Calm
Alon		Boy	Oak tree; Wave
Ona		Girl	Wave
Aarnav		Boy	Ocean; Sea; Wave
Janeva		Girl	Race of Women; Juniper Tree; White Wave
Tao		Unisex	Large waves
Bo		Girl	To live; Exist; Reside; Wave
Minami		Girl	The one who lived in the south region; One who is from South; Beautiful wave or ocean
Namia		Girl	Seafood; Wave; Asia; Second; Emerald; Ravine; Gorge
Nalu		Unisex	Wave; Surf
Nischal		Boy	Steady; Unwavering; Quiet; Immovable
Galit		Girl	Wave
Urmi		Girl	Wave of the sea
Aarnavi		Unisex	Ocean; Wave
Laini		Girl	Torch; Bright light; Wave; Soft; Man, Army
Galya		Girl	Clam; Wave; Wave from God; Illuminated
Genaya		Girl	The waves in the sea or ocean; White in color
Gali		Girl	My wave; Lofty; Sublime
Ondine		Girl	Wave
Tahnee		Girl	Light brown; Surf; Wave
Genny		Girl	Fair one; White wave; Kin
Sagarika		Girl	Born in the ocean; Wave
Chalam		Boy	Flickering; Shine with a wavering light
Kallol		Boy	Shouts of Joy; Large Waves; Ripples of Water
Kalol		Boy	Chirp of Birds; Shouts of Joy; Large Waves; Ripples of Water
Lahiri		Boy	Wave; An Indian Surname
Lak		Boy	Wave
Lehar		Boy	Wave
Ogaan		Boy	Waves; United; Combined; Joined; Together
Ogan		Boy	Waves; United; Combined; Joined; Together
Ojan		Boy	Waves; United; Combined; Joined; Together; A variant is Ogana
Adva		Girl	A small or tiny wave or a ripple
Alaiarasan		Boy	King of wave
Arnava		Boy	Wave; Sea
Biradol		Boy	Brave and Unwavering
Ciabhan		Boy	A mortal in the Irish legend who fell in love with a beautiful goddess, Cliodhna, who was swept away into the sea by a great wave
Clyford		Boy	Walking through liquid substance like waves or lots of water with great effort
Dwynwen		Girl	A white wave of peace
Firmino		Boy	A steadfast, unwavering, and firm personality
Gal		Unisex	Wave; Creative and practical
Galon		Boy	One who resembles the power of a wave
Ganora		Boy	A swelling white wave
Genievre		Girl	Infammation of the snowy waves
Genneigh		Girl	The sea waves of white color
Genney		Girl	Refers to the hard waves in the sea which reflects in white color
Genoveffa		Girl	Italian accent of Genevieve; Snowy wave
Genowefa		Girl	Polish accent of Genevieve; Wave that reflects white color
Geny		Girl	Short form of Jennifer; The sea waves which shines in white color
Jinny		Unisex	White wave
Kainalu		Unisex	Sea wave
Kallola		Boy	A huge wave of joy
Keani		Unisex	Breeze or wave
Kinipela		Girl	Wave
Lahar		Boy	Small wave
Lahari		Unisex	Wave
Laharika		Girl	Waves of the ocean
Nami		Boy	Dew; Moisture; Wave; Sea
Namiko		Boy	A child of the waves; A surfing child
Ondina		Girl	Tiny waves in the large ocean
Oormi		Girl	The waves of water
Oormila		Girl	The waves of passion, passionate girl
Tanim		Boy	The wave of the sea
Tarang		Boy	Wave
Taranga		Boy	Of the waves
Tarangi		Girl	Wave
Trieu		Unisex	A tide or a small wave
Urmila		Girl	Waves of passion; A name of Lakshman's wife
Farghan		Boy	Wide open or a wave of music
Faneel		Boy	Sea waves
Steinunn		Girl	Stone or wave
Unndis		Girl	Loving woman; Woman of the wave
Unnr		Girl	A variant of Unnur, meaning wave
Unnur		Girl	Wave
Inapo		Boy	Wave
Napo		Boy	Wave; Surf
Napona		Boy	His wave
Zenevieva		Girl	White wave
Ahuic		Girl	Name of the Aztec goddess of the running water in rivers, streams, and waves
Tolkyn		Boy	Wave
Morfydd		Girl	Great; Sea wave
Shione		Unisex	Tide; Sound of waves
Venora		Unisex	White wave
Enias		Unisex	Unwavering; Enduring
Vavi		Unisex	Wave; Derivation of Babylas

Infographic: Dazzling Baby Names That Signify Splendid Ocean Waves

A name meaning ‘wave’ is bound to be distinct and special for your little one. You can pay homage to this magnificent force of nature by choosing a name that signifies the same. So check out this infographic to uncover the most sparkling baby names that mean ‘wave’ from around the world.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team