Oasis
[ˈoʊ.ɪ.sɪs]Meaning
a fertile area of a desert or semi-desert that sustains plant life and provides habitat for animals
Background Story
The word came into English from Latin oasis, from Ancient Greek óasis, which was a direct borrowing from Demotic Egyptian. The Coptic descendant of that Egyptian word is wahe or ouahe, meaning "dwelling place". In Arabic an oasis is wāḥa.
Temperament
Related Names
Creek
A stream, usually smaller than a river
Ocean
From the English word ocean, a large body of water, ultimately from Greek Okeanos
Banff
A town in Alberta, Canada, known for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Birch
The common name of the tree genus Betula
Brook
From an English surname for one who lived near a brook
Greene
An English given name, recorded as masculine
Ozark
Peace
From the English word peace, ultimately derived from Latin pax
River
From the English word for a flowing body of water, ultimately from Latin ripa, riverbank
Wicka
Recorded as a feminine given name in Kashubian