island

Names inspired by the concept of 'island' evoke feelings of serenity, adventure, and connection to nature. Whether you're drawn to names meaning 'island' directly, or those associated with famous islands, mythical lands, or the surrounding waters, this theme offers a unique blend of rare and cherished options. These names often carry a sense of exotic beauty, resilience, and tranquil strength, perfect for a child destined for exploration or a peaceful spirit.

40 names from diverse cultures

Isla Scottish/Spanish Meaning 'island' in Spanish, and also the name of a Scottish island, Islay. Eilean Scottish Gaelic Means 'island' in Scottish Gaelic. Holm Norse/English Meaning 'islet' or 'small island', often found in place names. Kaimana Hawaiian Means 'diamond of the sea' or 'powerful sea'. Moana Maori/Polynesian Means 'ocean' or 'sea', a central element to island life. Kai Hawaiian/Japanese Means 'sea' in Hawaiian and 'ocean' in Japanese. Lani Hawaiian Means 'heaven', 'sky', or 'royal', often used in island place names. Coral Latin/English Refers to the hard, stony substance forming reefs in warm seas. Rhodes Greek The name of a major Greek island, possibly meaning 'rose'. Crete Greek The largest island in Greece, central to ancient Greek myths. Cyprus Greek The name of an island nation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Iona Scottish The name of a small, sacred island off the coast of Scotland. Skye Scottish The name of a large, beautiful island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. Maui Hawaiian The name of a Hawaiian island, and a demigod in Polynesian mythology. Lanai Hawaiian The name of one of Hawaii's islands, meaning 'hump' or 'porch'. Kauai Hawaiian The name of a Hawaiian island, known as 'The Garden Isle'. Tahiti Tahitian The largest island in French Polynesia, known for its beauty. Fiji Fijian The name of an island nation in Melanesia, known for its clear waters. Samoa Samoan The name of an island nation in Polynesia. Zanzibar Arabic/Persian An island off the coast of Tanzania, from Arabic 'Zanjibar' (coast of the blacks). Ayla Turkish/Hebrew Means 'moonlight' or 'halo' in Turkish; in Hebrew, it means 'oak tree'; also related to 'island' in some contexts or place names. Thule Greek/Latin A mythical island or land far to the north, often described as the edge of the world. Calypso Greek A nymph in Greek mythology who lived on the mythical island of Ogygia. Helena Greek Means 'bright, shining one'; also the name of the island Saint Helena, Napoleon's place of exile. Marina Latin Means 'of the sea', often referring to coastal or maritime areas. Dylan Welsh Means 'son of the sea' or 'born of the ocean wave'. Doris Greek Means 'gift of the ocean' or 'Dorian woman'; a sea nymph in Greek mythology. Pelagia Greek Means 'of the sea' or 'from the sea'. Thalassa Greek Means 'sea' or 'ocean'; the primordial Greek goddess of the sea. Ondine Latin Means 'little wave' or 'spirit of the waters'. Muriel Irish/Breton Means 'bright sea' or 'sparkling sea'. Adrian Latin Means 'from Hadria' or 'of the Adriatic Sea'. Shima Japanese Means 'island' in Japanese. Corfu Greek The name of a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. Rona Norse/Scottish Possibly 'rough island' in Old Norse; also the name of a Scottish island. Elba Italian The name of an Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Leilani Hawaiian Means 'heavenly flower' or 'royal child of heaven'. Pulo Malay/Indonesian Means 'island' in Malay and Indonesian. Borneo Malay The name of one of the largest islands in the world. Mauritius Latin The name of an island nation in the Indian Ocean, named after Prince Maurice of Nassau.

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