Latin Girl Names That Mean the Sea
Latin girl names that mean the sea span two paths: words built from the Latin word for sea, and the old Marian title linking Mary to the ocean.
Names149
OriginLatin
Meaningthe Sea
GenderGirl
Latin gave us the word mare, meaning sea, and it shows up again and again on this list. Marina means 'of the sea' outright, Rosemary translates as 'dew of the sea,' and Adriana carries the name of the Adriatic Sea itself.
Then there's the older, softer connection: Maria has long been linked to the title 'Star of the Sea,' a tradition that also echoes in Mariah, its lyrical modern cousin. The exact roots of Maria are debated, but the sea association has followed the name for centuries anyway.
What Makes Latin Girl Names That Mean the Sea So Common
These sea-meaning names tend to arrive by one of two routes: a straight translation, or a place name that borrowed the sea's identity. Marina is the plainest example, meaning 'of the sea' and once carried by several early saints. Adriana takes the second route, named for the ancient city of Hadria that lent its name to the Adriatic.
Water Names on This List That Aren't Quite Latin
Not every water-adjacent name here plays by the same rules. Mira means 'ocean' in Sanskrit rather than Latin, and Maren carries 'of the sea' by way of Scandinavian, not Roman, roots. River and Sabrina lean toward flowing water and legend rather than the open sea, but they sit comfortably alongside the others for parents drawn to anything water-born.
Names List
Maria#87 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness; or beloved; wished-for child — Latin and Greek form of Hebrew Miryam (Mary)Pronounced muh-REE-uh▶Autumn#88 in the U.S.The fall season; harvest time — from Latin autumnusPronounced AW-tum▶River#220 in the U.S.A flowing body of water; from the Old French riviere, ultimately from Latin riparia (riverbank)Pronounced RIV-er▶Rosemary#251 in the U.S.Dew of the sea; from the Latin ros marinusPronounced ROHZ-mair-ee▶Mariana#261 in the U.S.Combination of Mary (bitter, beloved) and Ana (grace); grace of Mary; sea of gracePronounced mah-ree-AH-nah▶Sabrina#321 in the U.S.Latinized form of the Celtic name of the River Severn in Britain. The precise Celtic meaning is uncertainPronounced sah-BREE-nah▶Mira#335 in the U.S.From Latin 'mirus' (wonderful, amazing), Sanskrit 'mira' (ocean, sea), or Slavic 'mir' (peace, world) — mPronounced MEER-ah▶Adriana#366 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city in northern ItPronounced ay-dree-AH-nah▶Gracelynn#442 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (from Latin 'gratia' meaning favor, elegance, or divine grace) and the suffix -lPronounced GRAYS-lin▶Mariah#448 in the U.S.Variant of Maria, the Latin form of the Hebrew Miriam; possible meanings include 'drop of the sea,' 'bittPronounced muh-RY-ah▶Gracelyn#466 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (Latin 'gratia,' favor or elegance) and the suffix -lyn (Welsh 'llyn,' lake), crPronounced GRAYS-lin▶Maren#472 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Marina or Mary, from Latin 'marinus' (of the sea) or from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, belPronounced MAIR-en▶Marina#602 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Latin Marinus, derived from mare meaning 'sea,' giving the name the meaning 'of the Pronounced mah-REE-nah▶Marisol#667 in the U.S.Spanish compound of mar (sea) and sol (sun), or a contraction of María de la Soledad (Mary of the SolitudPronounced MAIR-ih-sol▶Romy#698 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; short form of Rosemarie or Romilda, combining the Roman place name Roma and Germanic elePronounced ROH-mee▶Ocean#787 in the U.S.The great sea or vast expanse of water; from the Latin oceanus and Greek okeanos, the mythological river Pronounced OH-shun▶Romi#818 in the U.S.Used as a short form of the Hebrew name Romi or Roma meaning 'my height is exalted', and as a pet form ofPronounced ROH-mee▶Adrianna#872 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city near the AdriaPronounced ay-dree-AN-uh▶Marianna#874 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter sea or beloved) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meanPronounced mair-ee-AN-uh▶Cordelia#981 in the U.S.Possibly from Celtic or Latin roots meaning heart; also possibly from Welsh Creiddylad meaning jewel of tPronounced kor-DEEL-ee-uh▶Perla#1309 in the U.S.Pearl; precious gem from the seaPronounced PEHR-lah▶India#1354 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning riverPronounced IN-dee-ah▶Adrienne#1455 in the U.S.From Hadria, the Adriatic Sea townPronounced AY-dree-en▶Marissa#1495 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Marisa/Maris, from Latin 'maris' (of the sea), linked to the epithet 'stella maris' (sPronounced muh-RIS-uh▶Maryn#2289 in the U.S.of the sea, star of the seaPronounced MAIR-in▶Lincoln#2368 in the U.S.lake colony, settlement by the poolPronounced LINK-un▶Mar#2994 in the U.S.From the Latin mare and Spanish/Catalan mar, meaning sea or ocean. Used independently or as a short form Pronounced MAR▶Ginny#3021 in the U.S.Diminutive of Virginia (from the Roman family name Verginius, meaning 'pure' or 'maiden') or Ginevra (WelPronounced JIN-ee▶Adria#3041 in the U.S.From Latin 'Hadria,' the Roman city in northeastern Italy that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea; the namPronounced AY-dree-ah▶Coralie#3396 in the U.S.Coral; French name from Latin corallium, the red jewel of the sea, possibly influenced by names like RosaPronounced KOR-ə-lee▶Maris#3468 in the U.S.Of the sea; from Latin maris, drawn from the Marian title Stella Maris, 'star of the sea'Pronounced MAIR-is▶Novalyn#3617 in the U.S.Modern blend of Nova — Latin 'new', the astronomical brightening star — with -lyn, 'lake'Pronounced NOH-və-lin▶Maribella#3723 in the U.S.Blend of Maria/Mari ('beloved' or 'star of the sea') with bella, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful Mary'Pronounced mair-ih-BEL-ah▶Koraline#3777 in the U.S.K-spelling of Coraline — an elaboration of Coral (Latin corallium, the sea gem) — with literary fame fromPronounced KOR-ah-lyn▶Adamaris#3809 in the U.S.Latino compound blending Ada/Adamar with maris, 'of the sea' (Latin) — popularly read 'noble of the sea'Pronounced ah-dah-MAR-ees▶Viviane#4538 in the U.S.French form of Vivian/Viviana — from Latin vivus, 'alive, living, lively'; the Lady of the LakePronounced vee-vee-AHN▶Coralyn#5038 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Coral (the sea coral, from Greek korallion) to the -lyn ending (echoing Coralie); Pronounced KOR-ə-lin▶Adriella#5135 in the U.S.Elaboration of Adriel/Adriella — variously 'flock of God' (Adriel, Hebrew) or a feminine of Adrian ('fromPronounced ah-dree-EL-ah▶Rosmery#5251 in the U.S.Latina spelling of Rosemary — from Latin ros marinus, 'dew of the sea' (the fragrant rosemary herb; also Pronounced ROHZ-mə-ree▶Vernis#5388 in the U.S.Vernis sits in the Vern, Verna, and Vernice family, names generally tied to the Latin vernus, 'of spring,Pronounced VUR-nis▶Annamaria#5439 in the U.S.Compound of Anna ('grace, favor', Hebrew) and Maria ('beloved; of the sea; bitter') — a classic Catholic Pronounced ah-nah-mə-REE-ah▶Maryrose#5526 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('bitter; beloved; of the sea', Hebrew) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)Pronounced MAIR-ee-rohz▶Perl#5549 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Pearl — from the gemstone, 'a pearl' (a treasure from the sea; Latin perla)Pronounced PURL▶Mea#5714 in the U.S.A spelling of Mia — Italian/Spanish 'mine', and a pet form of Maria ('beloved; of the sea'); routes layerPronounced MEE-ah▶Romey#5908 in the U.S.A spelling of Romy — a German pet form of Rosemarie ('rose + Mary', or 'dew of the sea'), or Roma ('a pilPronounced ROH-mee▶Mirra#6069 in the U.S.A double-r spelling of Mira — variously 'wonderful, admirable' (Latin mirus), 'the sea' (Latin/Sanskrit),Pronounced MEER-ah▶Maryah#6533 in the U.S.A spelling of Mariah/Maria — variously 'beloved', 'of the sea (a drop of the sea)', and 'bitter'; routes Pronounced mə-RY-ah▶Dulcemaria#6679 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Dulce ('sweet', from Latin dulcis) and Maria (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sePronounced DOOL-seh-mah-REE-ah▶Maryclaire#6813 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Claire (Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; faPronounced MAIR-ee-klair▶Miarose#6821 in the U.S.A compound of Mia (variously 'mine', a pet of Maria 'beloved; of the sea', and Italian 'mine') and Rose (Pronounced MEE-ah-rohz▶Solimar#6869 in the U.S.A Spanish blend joining Sol ('the sun', from Latin sol) with Mar ('the sea', from Latin mare); 'sun and sPronounced soh-lee-MAR▶Gracelynne#7015 in the U.S.A blend of Grace ('grace; favor; God's grace') and Lynn ('a lake; a waterfall; a pool'); routes layeredPronounced GRAYS-lin▶Koral#7070 in the U.S.A spelling of Coral — from Greek/Latin korallion, 'coral' — the pink-red sea gem; a nature/gem-namePronounced KOR-ul▶Mariajulia#7099 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Maria (a form of Mary, 'beloved; star of the sea') and Julia ('youthful; of Jove/JuPronounced mah-REE-ah-HOO-lee-ah▶Marren#7101 in the U.S.A spelling of Maren/Marin — from Latin, 'of the sea; star of the sea' (linked to Marina/Mary); routes layPronounced MAR-en▶Natalynn#7133 in the U.S.A modern blend of Natalie ('Christmas; born on Christmas Day', from Latin natalis) and Lynn ('a lake; a wPronounced NAT-uh-lin▶Adrianne#7230 in the U.S.A feminine of Adrian — from Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (a town that gave its name to the Adriatic SeaPronounced AY-dree-an▶Pearlena#7327 in the U.S.Pearlena joins Pearl, the English name of the lustrous gem, to the decorative ending -ena. Pearl comes thPronounced par-LEE-nuh▶Marilu#7432 in the U.S.A blend of Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — and Lu (a short form of Lucia, 'light',Pronounced mah-ree-LOO▶Marysol#7436 in the U.S.A blend of Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — and Sol, 'the sun' (Latin); often read Pronounced mah-ree-SOL▶Koralee#7764 in the U.S.A modern blend of Coral (from Greek korallion, 'coral', the pink-red sea gem) and the fashionable -lee enPronounced KOR-uh-lee▶Meah#7809 in the U.S.A spelling of Mia — variously Italian/Spanish 'mine', a short form of Maria ('beloved; star of the sea'),Pronounced MEE-ah▶Rozann#8016 in the U.S.Rozann is a compound of Rose, from the Latin for the flower, and Ann, from the Hebrew Hannah meaning gracPronounced roh-ZAN▶Marena#8226 in the U.S.A form of Marina — from the Latin marinus, 'of the sea'; also linked to the Slavic Marena (a goddess of wPronounced muh-REE-nah▶Tana#8347 in the U.S.A short form of Tatiana (a Roman family name) and other Tan- names; also a Slavic and place-name (Lake TaPronounced TAH-nah▶Adri#8417 in the U.S.A pet form of Adriana/Adrian — from the Latin, 'from Hadria' (a town giving its name to the Adriatic), vaPronounced AH-dree▶Autymn#8485 in the U.S.A spelling of Autumn — from the Latin autumnus, 'the autumn/fall season'; a word/nature-name; we note thePronounced AW-tum▶Islarose#8623 in the U.S.A compound of Isla ('an island', after the Scottish isle/river Islay) and Rose ('a rose', Latin); a compoPronounced EYE-lah-rohz▶Rosana#8828 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Roseanna — a compound of Rose ('a rose', Latin) and Anna ('grace; favour', Hebrew), hePronounced roh-ZAH-nah▶Noralynn#9364 in the U.S.A compound name — Nora (from Eleanor/Honora, variously 'light; honor') joined with Lynn ('a lake/pool', fPronounced NOR-uh-lin▶Solymar#9444 in the U.S.A Spanish compound name — sol, 'sun', + y, 'and', + mar, 'sea', hence 'sun and sea'; we note the compoundPronounced soh-lee-MAR▶Summerrose#9454 in the U.S.A compound name — Summer (the warm season, connoting warmth and light) joined with Rose ('a rose', the flPronounced SUM-er-rohz▶Autum#9609 in the U.S.A spelling of Autumn — from the Latin autumnus, 'the autumn/fall season'; a season/word-name; we note thePronounced AW-tum▶Aqua#9675 in the U.S.From the Latin aqua, 'water' — carried into English as the name of a bright blue-green colour. A fresh, vPronounced AH-kwah▶Emilynn#9731 in the U.S.A compound name — Emily ('rival; industrious', Latin) joined with a -lynn ending ('a pool/lake', Welsh)Pronounced EM-ih-lin▶Karalynn#9855 in the U.S.A compound name — Kara ('beloved; dear', Latin/Italian cara) joined with a -lynn ending ('a pool/lake', WPronounced KAR-ah-lin▶Lunamarie#9943 in the U.S.A compound name — Luna ('the moon', Latin) joined with Marie ('of the sea; beloved', from Mary, Hebrew)Pronounced LOO-nah-mah-ree▶Marella#9959 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a diminutive of Mara/Mary ('of the sea; beloved') and a form of Maribel; routes Pronounced mah-REL-ah▶Mariacecilia#9960 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria ('beloved; of the sea', from Mary) joined with Cecilia ('blind; of the Caecilii cPronounced mah-REE-ah-seh-SEEL-yah▶Marianny#9962 in the U.S.A modern Dominican/Hispanic form of Mariana — a blend of Maria ('of the sea; beloved') and Ana ('grace');Pronounced mah-ree-AH-nee▶Mariavictoria#9963 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria ('beloved; of the sea', from Mary) joined with Victoria ('victory', Latin; the goPronounced mah-REE-ah-veek-TOR-yah▶Marlin#9967 in the U.S.Variously a form of Marlon ('a little hawk/falcon', English) and Marina/Marlene ('of the sea'); also the Pronounced MAR-lin▶Rosselyn#10092 in the U.S.A spelling of Roselyn/Rosalyn — blending Rose ('a rose', Latin) with the -lyn suffix (from Lynn, 'a lake/Pronounced ROZ-eh-lin▶Seri#10129 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Serena/Seraphina (Latin) and a Korean/Welsh name (Seri, 'graceful; a stream'); Pronounced SEH-ree▶Dilia#10463 in the U.S.A short form of Cordelia or Bedelia (Cordelia links to 'heart; daughter of the sea'), used as an independPronounced DEEL-yah▶Kordelia#10675 in the U.S.A K- variant of Cordelia, linked to Latin cor ('heart') and to a Celtic 'daughter of the sea'; famous as Pronounced kor-DEEL-yuh▶Adriyana#10884 in the U.S.Adriyana is a modern respelling of Adriana, the feminine of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from HadriPronounced ad-ree-AH-nuh▶Syrena#10968 in the U.S.A modern spelling blending Serena (Latin serenus, 'calm; serene; clear') with siren, the Greek sea-nymph.Pronounced sy-REE-nah▶Veralynn#11009 in the U.S.A modern compound of Vera (Latin 'true,' or Slavic 'faith') and Lynn (Welsh 'lake; pool'). A sweet, vintaPronounced VAIR-uh-lin▶Adrianah#11376 in the U.S.Adrianah is a modern respelling of Adriana, the feminine of Adrian. The name goes back to the Latin HadriPronounced ay-dree-AN-uh▶Verneda#11418 in the U.S.Verneda is a home-grown American name, most plausibly an elaboration of Verna with an added -eda ending. Pronounced vur-NEE-duh▶Rosmeri#11916 in the U.S.A Spanish-flavored spelling of Rosemary, from Latin ros marinus ('dew of the sea'), the herb, later linkePronounced ROHZ-meh-ree▶Natally#11920 in the U.S.Natally is a modern respelling of Natalie, which comes from Latin natalis, 'of birth', and specifically dPronounced NAT-uh-lee▶Adriane#12148 in the U.S.A form of Adrienne/Adriana, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (a town in northern Italy) — sometimePronounced AY-dree-un▶Adriann#12149 in the U.S.A spelling of Adrian/Adrianne, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (sometimes 'dark; from the sea'). Pronounced AY-dree-un▶Merrisa#12221 in the U.S.Merrisa is a variant spelling of Marisa or Merissa, from the Latin maris, 'of the sea,' the same root behPronounced meh-RIS-ah▶Adryana#12265 in the U.S.Adryana is a stylized spelling of Adriana, the feminine of the Latin Adrianus, 'from Hadria' — a town thaPronounced ah-dree-AH-nuh▶Adraine#12374 in the U.S.Adraine is a respelling of Adrienne, the feminine of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from HadrPronounced AY-drayn▶Autumnn#12396 in the U.S.Autumnn is the season-name Autumn written with an extra 'n.' Autumn comes, through Old French, from the LPronounced AW-tum▶Columbia#12402 in the U.S.From the Latin columba, 'dove,' via Columbus - a poetic personification of America (Columbia) and a placePronounced kuh-LUM-bee-ah▶Coralina#12404 in the U.S.An elaboration of Coral (from Latin corallium, 'coral'), with the Spanish/Italian diminutive -ina, so 'liPronounced kor-uh-LEE-nah▶Maristella#12929 in the U.S.From the Latin Maris Stella, 'star of the sea' — a Marian title (Stella Maris) for the Virgin Mary. Used Pronounced mah-ree-STELL-ah▶Rozanne#12990 in the U.S.Rozanne is a variant of Roseanne, a compound of Rose, from Latin rosa, the flower, and Anne, from Hebrew Pronounced roh-ZAN▶Pascale#13082 in the U.S.The French feminine of Pascal, from Late Latin paschalis, 'relating to Easter' — itself from Hebrew pesacPronounced pas-KAHL▶Sebrina#13197 in the U.S.Sebrina is a variant spelling of Sabrina — the Latin name of Britain's River Severn, and in legend a prinPronounced suh-BREE-nuh▶Merrissa#13199 in the U.S.Merrissa reads as a variant of Marissa, from the Latin maris, 'of the sea', perhaps colored by Melissa, 'Pronounced muh-RISS-uh▶Stellamaris#13261 in the U.S.From the Latin Stella Maris, 'star of the sea' — an ancient Christian title of the Virgin Mary, invoked aPronounced stel-uh-MAH-ris▶Adrien#13493 in the U.S.Adrien is the French masculine form of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' — a town in northern IPronounced AY-dree-un▶Shauntavia#13613 in the U.S.Shauntavia blends Shaun, the phonetic form of Sean, from John, 'God is gracious,' with Tavia, a short forPronounced shawn-TAY-vee-uh▶Adrionna#13628 in the U.S.Adrionna is a respelling of Adrianna (Adriana), the feminine of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus meaning Pronounced ay-dree-ON-uh▶Autumnrose#13637 in the U.S.A modern one-word combination of Autumn, the season (from Latin autumnus), and Rose, the flower (Latin roPronounced AW-tum-rohz▶Marrisa#13836 in the U.S.Marrisa is a spelling of Marissa, usually derived from Latin maris, 'of the sea', and also read as an elaPronounced muh-RIS-uh▶Andrienne#14284 in the U.S.Andrienne is a respelling of Adrienne, the French feminine of Adrian, with an extra n slipped in. Adrian Pronounced an-dree-EN▶Adriannah#14377 in the U.S.Adriannah is a respelling of Adriana/Adrianna, the feminine of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from HaPronounced ay-dree-AN-uh▶Adriauna#14378 in the U.S.Adriauna respells Adriana, the feminine of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus meaning from Hadria, a town tPronounced ay-dree-AH-nuh▶Lauralynn#14430 in the U.S.A twentieth-century American double name joining Laura (Latin laurus, 'laurel') to Lynn (from Welsh llyn,Pronounced LAWR-uh-lin▶Adrieanna#14604 in the U.S.Adrieanna is an ornate respelling of Adrianna, itself a feminine form of Adrian from the Latin Hadrianus,Pronounced ay-dree-AN-uh▶Merina#14627 in the U.S.Most often a spelling of Marina, from Latin marinus, 'of the sea'. Separately, Merina is the name of a pePronounced muh-REE-nuh▶Maryssa#14690 in the U.S.Maryssa is a respelling of Marissa, itself an elaboration of Mary or of Latin maris, 'of the sea,' as in Pronounced muh-RISS-uh▶Nautica#14720 in the U.S.Nautica comes from Latin nauticus, 'of sailors; of ships', from nauta, 'sailor' — the sea sense is real. Pronounced NAW-tih-kuh▶Ondine#14789 in the U.S.The French form of Undine, from the Latin unda, 'wave' — so 'little wave; water-spirit'. Undine is the waPronounced on-DEEN▶Pascuala#14938 in the U.S.Pascuala is the feminine of the Spanish Pascual, from Latin paschalis meaning relating to Easter, itself Pronounced pahs-KWAH-luh▶Merissa#14974 in the U.S.Merissa is an e-for-a respelling of Marissa, itself a decorative extension of Maria and Marisa; the familPronounced muh-RIS-uh▶Mariabella#15266 in the U.S.Mariabella joins Maria, the Latin form of Mary whose sense is debated between 'of the sea' and 'beloved,'Pronounced mah-ree-uh-BEL-uh▶Coralia#15742 in the U.S.A name from coral (Latin corallium, from Greek korallion) - the jewel of the sea. A flowing, ocean-brightPronounced kuh-RAL-ee-ah▶Maretta#15847 in the U.S.Maretta is a pet elaboration of Mary or Margaret, formed with the Italian-style -etta ending, 'little'. TPronounced muh-RET-uh▶Marinda#15858 in the U.S.Marinda is a folk variant of Miranda, from the Latin mirandus, 'worthy of admiration, wonderful,' coined Pronounced muh-RIN-duh▶Adriyanna#15965 in the U.S.Adriyanna is a decorated respelling of Adriana, the Italian and Spanish feminine of Adrian. Adrian comes Pronounced ay-dree-AN-uh▶Maressa#16246 in the U.S.Maressa is a spelling variant of Marissa, a name tied to the Latin maris ('of the sea') and to Maria. DouPronounced muh-RESS-uh▶Adamarys#16462 in the U.S.Adamarys is a blended Hispanic name, most naturally read as Ada (a Germanic name meaning noble) joined wiPronounced ah-duh-MAH-ris▶Adreonna#16566 in the U.S.Adreonna is a modern elaborated spelling of Adriana, the feminine of Adrian. The root is the Latin HadriaPronounced ad-ree-AH-nuh▶Marnee#16765 in the U.S.Marnee is a respelling of Marnie, itself a Scottish and English short form most often traced to Marina orPronounced MAR-nee▶Aprill#16801 in the U.S.Aprill is a double-l spelling of April, the fourth month, from Latin Aprilis, whose root may tie to aperiPronounced AY-pruhl▶Marriah#16827 in the U.S.Marriah is a respelling of Mariah, a form of Maria/Miriam, whose Hebrew roots are variously read as 'of tPronounced muh-RY-uh▶Marinna#16839 in the U.S.Marinna is a double-n elaboration of Marina, from the Latin marinus, 'of the sea', the feminine of a namePronounced muh-REE-nuh▶Nerina#16933 in the U.S.Nerina is an Italian and Latin name derived from Nereus, the sea god of Greek myth, and his daughters thePronounced nuh-REE-nuh▶Marna#16979 in the U.S.Marna is a short, Scandinavian-flavored girls' name generally read as a form of Marina, from Latin marinuPronounced MAR-nuh▶Natallie#17028 in the U.S.Natallie is a respelling of Natalie with a doubled 'l'. Natalie comes from the Latin natalis dies, 'birthPronounced NAT-uh-lee▶Mareena#17102 in the U.S.Mareena is a phonetic respelling of Marina, from Latin marinus, 'of the sea.' The double e simply spells Pronounced muh-REE-nuh▶Merin#17334 in the U.S.Merin is a short, soft name most often taken as a form of Merrin, tied to the Cornish Saint Merryn, or ofPronounced MER-in▶Meris#17336 in the U.S.Meris is a rare, spare name best read as a clipped form of Maris, 'of the sea,' or as a name touching thePronounced MER-iss▶Marrissa#17913 in the U.S.Marrissa is a double-r respelling of Marissa, a name generally traced to Latin maris, 'of the sea' (and sPronounced muh-RIS-uh▶Mariesa#18189 in the U.S.Mariesa respells Marisa, an Italian and Spanish elaboration of Maria; the parent name is often read as ofPronounced muh-REE-suh▶Myrissa#18715 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Marissa, a name often connected to the Latin 'maris', 'of the sea,' and sometimes tPronounced muh-RIS-uh▶Tonianne#18987 in the U.S.Tonianne joins Toni, a short form of Antonia or Antoinette, to Anne, the enduring name from the Hebrew HaPronounced TOH-nee-an▶Morissa#19133 in the U.S.Morissa reads as a feminine name that blends Marissa, from the Latin maris, of the sea, with the sound ofPronounced muh-RISS-uh▶Marissia#19457 in the U.S.Marissia is a respelling of Marissa, itself an elaboration of Maris, 'of the sea,' and often linked to MaPronounced muh-RISS-ee-uh▶MerrisA surname-style name echoing Maris ('of the sea,' Latin) and the surname Morris ('dark-skinned; Moorish')Pronounced MERR-is▶SalaciaFrom the Latin sal, 'salt' (and salax, 'leaping'); the Roman goddess of salt water and the deep sea, wifePronounced suh-LAY-shuh▶
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Frequently Asked
Is Maria technically a Latin word for sea?
Not exactly — Maria's own root is Hebrew and debated. What connects it to the sea is a much later Christian title, 'Star of the Sea,' which became attached to the name and stuck for centuries.
Which name on this list means 'of the sea' most directly?
Marina is the clearest case on this list — it translates straight from Latin as 'of the sea,' with no borrowed titles, saints' legends, or place names standing in between the word and its meaning.