Náyade

Náyade Name meanings & History

The name Náyade means "water nymph" in Greek mythology. In ancient Greek culture, nymphs were minor female deities associated with nature - specifically, with bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and springs. From the Spanish word náyade meaning "Naiad", which is a river nymph in Greek and Roman mythology; it derives from Greek Ναιάς (Naias) (plural Ναϊάδες (Naiades)), itself a derivative of the verb νάω (nao) "to flow". The name Náyade is most commonly used as a first name for baby girls.