Baffin Bay, located in the Arctic Ocean, has several synonyms. One of the most popular synonyms is Bay of Baffin. This bay is named after William Baffin, a British navigator who explored the area in the early 17th century. Another synonym for Baffin Bay is Isuarsivik, which means 'ice pack' in Inuit. The Inuit people have lived in the area for thousands of years and have several other names for the bay, such as Saknirutiak, which means 'partially surrounded by land,' and Malliktok, which means 'place where God's breathe touches the earth.' Regardless of its name, Baffin Bay remains a significant body of water for both its cultural and ecological importance.