/ˈneɪæd/, /ˈneɪəd/, /ˈnaɪæd/
OriginFrom Latin Nāïas, from Ancient Greek Νᾱϊάς (Nāïás, “naiad”), from νάω (náō, “to flow”).
- GreekA female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
- The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.
- Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas.
Formsnaiads(plural) · naiades(plural)