naiad

name

1. A moon of Neptune

noun

Etymology: From Latin Nāïas, from Ancient Greek Νᾱϊάς (Nāïás, “naiad”), from νάω (náō, “to flow”).

1. A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
2. The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.
3. Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas.