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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A water nymph presiding over springs, rivers, and fountains in Greek myth
- Origin
- Greek (mythology)
- Pronunciation
- NYE-ad
Naiad (NYE-ad) is a name from Greek mythology, where the naiads were water nymphs who presided over springs, rivers, and fountains. If you're drawn to names tied to flowing water and old stories, this one carries that picture with it, and it's easy to say once you know the pronunciation.
Meaning & Origin of Naiad
Meaning: A water nymph presiding over springs, rivers, and fountains in Greek myth.
Origin: Greek (mythology).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Naiad
NYE-adIPA /ˈnaɪæd/
Popularity of Naiad
Naiad does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Naiad mean?
A water nymph presiding over springs, rivers, and fountains in Greek myth. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Naiad?
Naiad is pronounced NYE-ad (IPA: /ˈnaɪæd/).
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