165 Baby Names Meaning 'Wind'

Capturing the fierce and calm force of nature in a name.

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The wind is one of the most powerful forces of nature. Parents like names that mean ‘wind’ because they stand for strength and power. The wind flows freely and adapts easily to its surroundings. Hence, these names are often associated with freedom and adaptability. The wind is an unpredictable force that can nurture and destroy everything around it. Of the many qualities that the wind possesses, one of its specific qualities is often depicted in these names. For instance, the Greek feminine name Aura means ‘soft wind,’ while the Greek masculine name Zephyr means ‘west wind.’ The direction of the wind holds such significance that even the gender-neutral Latin name Solana refers to ‘wind from the east.’ But the meanings are not limited to the calmer side of the wind. The Greek feminine name Aella meaning ‘whirlwind,’ highlights the chaotic side of this natural force. Similarly, the Japanese masculine name Hayate captures nature's fury as it means ‘‘sudden sound of the wind or hurricane.’ If you are looking for powerful nature-themed names, these wind-related names are for you. They carry a strong force and calming effect of the wind. This list contains names rooted in different languages so you can choose from various names.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Samir	Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Samira	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Aura	Girl	Breeze; Soft wind; Golden
Zephyr	Boy	West wind; Greek god of the west wind
Solana	Girl	Sunshine; The sun; Place exposed to the sun; Melting; Wind from the east
Anyla	Girl	Wind; Messenger
Anylah	Unisex	Air; Wind; Heavenly messenger; Angel
Sameer	Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Samirah	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Era	Girl	Wind or air; Hero; Peace

Srinika	Unisex	Wind; Thunderbolt; Goddess Lakshmi
Alizay	Girl	The beauty of light; Radiant; Joy; Wind
Erion	Boy	The wind from Ion sea; Our wind; Elderly
Mihir	Boy	Sun; Moon; Wind; King of all; One who belongs to the Sun family
Samyra	Girl	Companion in evening conversations; Wind or air
Hayze	Unisex	Hedged enclosure; Wind; Fire
Erza	Unisex	Scent; Fragrance; Wind; Honor; Protector; Strong
Anila	Girl	Wind; Air; Favor; Grace
Vayu	Boy	Wind; Breath
Sherwin	Boy	Swift runner; To shear wind

Breeze	Girl	A light, gentle wind; To blow fresh and strong
Alizee	Boy	Trade wind
Aurea	Girl	Golden; Soft wind
Sameera	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Zahria	Girl	Scattering wind
Briza	Unisex	Goddess of the wind
Solenn	Girl	Religious; Sunlight; Eastern wind; Sun
Samera	Unisex	Companion in night conversation; Under God's rule; To talk in the evening; Battle; War; Enchanting; Early morning fragrance; Entertaining companion; Wind
Makani	Boy	Wind; Ghost
Sou	Boy	Adore; Bright; Sincere; The sound of the wind

Sota	Unisex	Sudden; Sound of the wind; Thick; Big; Great
Zephyrus	Unisex	West wind
Anil	Boy	The God of the wind and air
Brees	Unisex	Of Breese; Gadfly; Gentle wind
Breezy	Unisex	A light and gentle wind
Aires	Unisex	Army; Air; Wind
Kavik	Unisex	Arctic wind or wanderer
Phong	Boy	Wind; Style
Solanus	Unisex	Pertaining to the sun; East wind
Shamal	Boy	North wind; Cool breeze; Northern

Fong	Unisex	Wind; Phoenix; Peak; Summit; Abundant; Plenty; Maple; Give with respect
Alizea	Girl	Trade wind
Erlinda	Girl	Wind; Scent; Noblewoman
Kaze	Unisex	Wind; Air; Style
Aneela	Girl	Wind; Air
Sanae	Unisex	Early; Fast; Small; Reality; Sound of the wind; Five; Gauze; Straight; Creek; Grace; Branch
Pawan	Boy	Purification; One who is like the wind
Ruwayda	Girl	A soft wind's breeze
Ventus	Unisex	Wind
Aneel	Boy	Child of air or wind; Wind; Holy

Gahan	Boy	Son of Eachán; Descendant of Gaoithín; Wise; Wind
Ceferino	Unisex	West wind
Alizey	Unisex	Wind; Gracious
Enlil	Unisex	God of wind and storms
Alizeh	Unisex	Wind
Keithan	Boy	Wind
Breezie	Girl	Gentle wind
Zeferino	Boy	West wind
Anori	Unisex	Wind; Love; Affection; Village
Zephyra	Girl	West wind

Kashia	Unisex	Wind; Order; Command; Decree
Hawah	Girl	Desire; Air; Wind
Iraa	Unisex	Hero; Fern; Wind; Earth; Speech; Watchful; Peace
Iraj	Girl	Noble; Aryan; An Iranian; Wind-born
Meltem	Girl	Gentle wind blowing in the warmest season of the year
Weatherly	Unisex	Sailing close to the wind without drifting leeward; Sheep meadow
Souta	Boy	Sudden, sound of the wind
Aanandaprakash	Boy	Wild Wind
Agnitra	Boy	Wind
Anilaabh	Boy	Spirit of the Wind; A derivative name from the Sanskrit word Anil; Air

Anilabh	Boy	Spirit of the Wind; A derivative name from the Sanskrit word Anil; Air
Anilatmaja	Boy	Spirit of the Wind; A derivative name from the Sanskrit word Anil; Air
Anilesh	Boy	Spirit of the Wind; A derivative name from the Sanskrit word Anil; Air
Anilkumar	Boy	Son of Wind; Hanuman; A derivative name from the Sanskrit word Anil; Air
Aruth	Boy	Wind; Breeze; Moving Air
Baram	Boy	Victory over resistance; Wind; Air; Expectation; Hope
Hayate	Boy	Sudden sound of the wind or hurricane; Hurricane
Jagmi	Boy	Wind; Pervading the world
Javanila	Boy	Swift Wind; A Hurricane; Like a storm
Manojavam	Boy	One of many names of Lord Hanuman; As swift as Thought; Powerful and Strong like Wind

Manojavaya	Boy	One of many names of Lord Hanuman; As swift as Thought; Powerful and Strong like Wind
Marut	Boy	The Wind; The Storm God; The father of Hanuman and Bheema
Maruti	Boy	Epithet of the deity Hanuman; Son of the wind God
Mriganka	Girl	Moon; Camphor; Wind
Onil	Boy	Wind; Related to the Hindu God of wind
Pavana	Girl	Purification; Wind
Pavanaj	Boy	One of many names of Lord Hanuman signifying him as the son of the wind; Purifier; Air; Wind
Pavankumar	Boy	Name of Bhim; Name of Lord Hanuman signifying him as the son of the wind; Purifier; Air; Wind
Pavansut	Boy	Name of Bhim; Name of Lord Hanuman signifying him as the son of the wind; Purifier; Air; Wind
Pavanputra	Boy	Name of Bhim; Name of Lord Hanuman signifying him as son of the wind; Purifier; Air; Wind

Pawandeep	Boy	Lamp of air; Flame of air; Purifier; Air; Wind
Pawanjeev	Boy	Life in air; Living air; Purifier; Air; Wind
Pawanjit	Boy	Victory of air; Triumph of air; Purifier; Air; Wind
Pawanjot	Boy	Light of air; Brilliance and radiance of air; Purifier; Air; Wind
Pawanveer	Boy	Brave as air; A warrior like air; Purifier; Air; Wind
Poovan	Boy	God of flowers; Wind or purifier
Alazae	Boy	Trade wind
Anemone	Girl	Wind
Aniljeet	Boy	One who wins over the wind
Anilla	Girl	God of wind; One who does good deeds

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Names that mean ‘wind’ can be fierce and calming. These names are a great way to connect your child to nature. They have been prevalent in different cultures and used for thousands of years. However, most of these names have multiple meanings, so when finalizing a name, check all the meanings the name refers to, especially a name of foreign origin. Also, learn the pronunciation of a name rooted in a foreign language to avoid confusion. When confused, try to choose a name that you would like to have for yourself.

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