Greek · Girl name
Navsika
“uncertain; possibly related to ship”
About the name Navsika
Navsika is a variant transliteration of the Greek name Nafsika, more commonly rendered as Nausicaa in English. The name appears in Homer’s Odyssey, where Nausicaa is the daughter of King Alcinous of the Phaeacians. She is known for aiding the shipwrecked Odysseus and guiding him to her father’s palace. The etymology of the name is uncertain, though the first element is related to the Greek word ‘naus’ meaning ‘ship.’ The meaning ‘burner of ships’ is a later folk interpretation and not established in classical sources.
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly related to ship
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- nahv-SEE-kah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Navsika
- Navsika Marie
- Navsika Sophia
- Navsika Elena
- Navsika Nikoleta
- Navsika Daphne
Questions about Navsika
- What does Navsika mean?
- Navsika is a Greek name meaning "uncertain; possibly related to ship".
- How do you pronounce Navsika?
- Navsika is pronounced nahv-SEE-kah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Navsika?
- Variants of Navsika include Nafsika, Nausicaa.
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