Boy Names
Boy names related to the ocean
22 names
22 names whose meaning is connected with the ocean.
- Sagar♂सागरOcean, sea
- Sahil♂साहिलShore, coast
- Samundra♂समुन्द्रOcean, sea
- Oshan♂ओशनThe sea
- Arnav♂अर्णवOcean, sea
- Toyanath♂तोयनाथLord of the waters
- Arnab♂अर्णवOcean, sea
- Atlantic♂अत्लान्टिकEnglish word, the Atlantic Ocean
- Dayasagar♂दयासागरOcean of compassion
- Gangasagar♂गंगासागरWhere the Ganga meets the sea
- Ocean♂ओसनThe sea
- Saahil♂साहिलShore, coast
- Sadaf♂सदफPearl
- Samooondra♂समुन्द्रOcean, sea
- Shahil♂साहिलShore, coast
- Arunav♂अरुणवRed sea or ocean of the dawn
- Gyansagar♂ज्ञानसागरOcean of knowledge
- Jalesh♂जलेशLord of the waters
- Osan♂ओसनThe sea
- Ramsagar♂रामसागरOcean of Lord Rama
- Ratnakar♂रत्नाकरMine of jewels
- Shivsagar♂शिवसागरOcean of Lord Shiva
Guide
Boy names related to the ocean, with meanings
The ocean is vast, deep and calm all at once, and Nepali names draw on that picture in different ways. This page lists 22 names for boys, from words for the sea itself to names for its shore and its lord. Each meaning is short enough to compare at a glance.
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Words for the sea
Sagar, Samundra and Arnav all mean ocean or sea. Oshan means the sea, a vast body of water.
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At the water's edge
Sahil means shore or coast, and also guide. Sadaf means pearl or seashell.
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Lord of the waters
Jalesh and Toyanath mean lord of the waters. Gangasagar names the place where the Ganga meets the sea.
Nepali boy names that mean ocean
Sagar (सागर) means ocean or sea, and it is the simplest of the group. Samundra means ocean or a vast body of water, and Samooondra is a variant spelling of the same name. Arnav and Arnab both mean ocean or sea. Oshan means the sea. Arunav carries a related image, the red sea or ocean of the dawn, the glow of sunrise. For the theme across the whole site, see names meaning ocean.
Shores, pearls and deep compassion
Sahil means shore or coast, and also guide. Sadaf means pearl or seashell. Jalesh means lord of the waters, an epithet of Varuna or the ocean. Toyanath carries the same meaning of lord of the waters. Gangasagar names the sacred place where the Ganga meets the sea. Dayasagar means an ocean of compassion. These longer names carry two ideas at once, so read them slowly; our page of boy names shows shorter options if that suits you better.
Tips for parents
- Decide whether you want the ocean itself, as in Sagar or Arnav, or something at its edge, as in Sahil or Sadaf.
- Try compound names like Dayasagar and Gyansagar aloud, since they join two words into one.
- Keep one spelling for Samundra if you choose it, as Samooondra is also in use.
- Read how to choose a Nepali baby name if you are still weighing two or three options.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Nepali boy names related to the ocean?
Sagar, Samundra and Arnav all mean ocean or sea. Oshan means the sea, Sahil means shore or coast, and Jalesh means lord of the waters.
What does the name Sagar mean?
Sagar means ocean or sea, written सागर in Devanagari. Dayasagar and Gyansagar build on the word, meaning ocean of compassion and ocean of knowledge.
Is there a name that means shore?
Sahil means shore or coast, and also guide. It is written साहिल and appears as Sahil, Saahil and Shahil, so pick one spelling and use it consistently.
Where can I see the full list of ocean names?
This page holds all 22 names for boys, and names meaning ocean gathers the theme across the site. If you want to compare shortlists, the name finder can help.