Meaning and Origin
What does the name Navy mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Navy
User Submitted Origins
English
66%
German
22%
Cambodian
6%
Hebrew
3%
Vietnamese
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Dominican Republic, the name Navy is of English origin and means "dark blue".
- According to a user from North Carolina, U.S., the name Navy is of English origin and means "To protect people and. army".
- According to a user from Oklahoma, U.S., the name Navy means "From Nordic mythology 'Navy' means Keeper of the Fortnight".
- A user from the United States says the name Navy is of German origin and means "Color/military".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Na"vy
Senses
- A fleet of ships; an assemblage of merchantmen, or so many as sail in company."The navyalso of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir." [1 kings x. 11.]
- The whole of the war vessels belonging to a nation or ruler, considered collectively; as, the navy of Italy.
- The officers and men attached to the war vessels of a nation; as, he belongs to the navy .
- same as navy blue.
Etymology: OF. navie, fr. L. navis ship. See Nave of a church
adjective Na"vy
Having a color of navy blue.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A dark shade of blue
- An organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
- The navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces