Mayim

מָיִּם

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: water

• Mayim is the Hebrew word for water, one of the most elemental and sacred substances in Jewish life. Water plays a central role in everything from the mikvah to the Tashlich ceremony, symbolizing renewal, purification, and the flow of life itself. The name gained wider recognition thanks to Mayim Bialik, who brought it into American living rooms and proved it works beautifully outside of Israel.

  For parents drawn to nature names but looking for more depth than another River or Brook, Mayim taps into the trend with something far more interesting. Its Hebrew roots give it cultural substance, and the two-syllable rhythm feels bright and energetic. It's the rare name that sounds like a splash of cool water on a hot day — refreshing every single time you say it.

• Alternate Spellings: Mayyim
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Hadas
  ,
  Lital
  ,
  Tal
  ,
  Gil
• Theme: nature