What alcoholic name means little water?

The alcoholic drink you're likely thinking of is Aquavit, which translates to "water of life" in Norwegian. While "aquavit" doesn't literally mean "little water," it does refer to a distilled spirit, which is essentially water with alcohol added.

However, "aquavit" is a bit of a misnomer, as it's not actually made from water, but rather from fermented grain mash. The name highlights the fact that it's a strong, distilled spirit, similar to vodka.