Sirenha

If you hear a name calling you from the depth of the deep blue sea, then Sirenha might be the name you are hearing. This feminine Filipino name means “goddess of fish,” and derives from the mythical sea creatures in the Filipino culture, Sirena. Borrowed from the Spanish word sirena, meaning “mermaid,” the sirena are said to be mermaid-like in nature, with the body of a human and the tail of a fish. They are also referred to as bantay tubig, or guardians of the water and the creatures living in it. If you want to teach baby about the importance of the ocean, the name Sirenha is a swimming choice.