Oasis

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Oasis Pronunciation

Oasis is pronounced oh-AY-sis /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the word oasis — from Greek oasis (from an Egyptian/Coptic word), 'a fertile spot in the desert; a place of refuge and refreshment'Low

In 30 seconds: A fertile place; a haven: Oasis is a word-name — 'a fertile spot in the desert'. Soft, evocative, and warm (said 'oh-AY-sis').

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Origin LowGreek, Egyptian

MeaningFrom the word oasis — from Greek oasis (from an Egyptian/Coptic word), 'a fertile spot in the desert; a place of refuge and refreshment'

U.S. rank (2024)#6080 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 282

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Oasis comes from the word oasis — from Greek oasis (from an Egyptian/Coptic word), 'a fertile, green spot in the desert, watered by a spring; a place of refuge, calm, and refreshment'. A soft, evocative, modern word-name (the band Oasis; said 'oh-AY-sis'; nickname Oasi).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-fertile-place-and-a-haven at the root, and evocative.

Did you know? Oasis means 'a fertile, green spot in the desert; a place of refuge and refreshment' (Greek, from an Egyptian/Coptic word) — a soft, evocative modern word-name (the band Oasis; said 'oh-AY-sis').

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References — oasis — word origin

Variations

Oasys

Nicknames

Oasi

Themes & Styles

Greek Word-name Egyptian

If you like Oasis…

Harmony— a fellow peaceful word-name

Serenity— a companion calm word-name

Haven— a fellow refuge word-name

Meadow— another nature word-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Oasis?

Oasis is pronounced oh-AY-sis (/oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/). Press play above to hear Oasis said aloud.

How do you say Oasis?

Oasis is said oh-AY-sis (/oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/). Press play above to hear Oasis said aloud.

What does the name Oasis mean?

Oasis is a word-name — 'a fertile spot in the desert; a haven'.

Is Oasis a boy or girl name?

Oasis is used here as a girl's name (it is given to both sexes).

How popular is Oasis?

Oasis is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.