Baby names meaning strength & courage

Names whose listed meaning relates to strength & courage. We match on the meaning text, so a few names may be a looser fit.

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Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

A

  • Aadhya – First power
  • Absil – Brave, valiant, fearless warrior
  • Ailsa – Elf victory, from Ailsa Craig
  • Aizar – Helper, defender, protector
  • Alejandro – Defender of the people (Spanish form of Alexander)
  • Aleksandar – Defender of mankind
  • Aleksandr – Defender of mankind
  • Alessandro – Defender of men
  • Alessia – Defender
  • Alexander – Defender Of The People, protector of mankind
  • Alexandra – Defender of mankind; protector of the people
  • Alexandru – Defender of mankind
  • Anders – Manly, brave
  • Andrea – Manly, brave
  • Andreas – Manly, brave
  • Andrej – Manly, brave
  • Andres – Manly, brave
  • Andrew – Manly, brave
  • Andrey – Manly, brave
  • Ari – Lion
  • Ariyah – Lioness; (also) melody, air
  • Arsam – Strong, brave, hero, dignified like a lion
  • Asad – Lion, strength, courage, power, brave
  • Audrey – Noble strength
  • Azlaan – Lion, brave warrior, courageous heart

B

  • Bambang – Knight, warrior
  • Barrett – Bear strength; mighty as a bear
  • Billie – Resolute protector (pet form of William or Wilhelmina)
  • Bleddyn – Wolf
  • Brielle – God is my strength or heroine of God

C

  • Caroline – Free woman, strong and capable
  • Cathal – Battle rule, strong in battle
  • Colette – Victory of the people
  • Conall – Strong wolf or hound

D

  • Danvir – Generous hero, great giver, Karna
  • Denzel – From the high stronghold
  • Dheeraj – Patience, courage, calmness
  • Dilip – Protector of Ayodhya, king, benevolent ruler
  • Donnacha – Brown-haired warrior
  • Duncan – Dark warrior
  • Durga – Invincible, goddess of strength and power

E

F

  • Fernando – Bold voyager; brave and ardent journeyer
  • Finley – Fair warrior

G

H

  • Hamiz – Sharp, witty, intelligent, brave
  • Hamza – Lion
  • Harvey – Battle-worthy; strong and worthy in battle
  • Humphrey – Peaceful warrior

J

  • Jay – Jaybird, victorious
  • Jayanthi – Victorious, Goddess Durga, flag
  • Jayashree – Goddess of victory, radiant winner
  • Jinal – Victorious, follower of the Jina

K

L

  • Lennart – Brave as a lion
  • Leo – Lion
  • Leon – Lion
  • Leonardo – Brave lion
  • Leonora – Light or lion
  • Lewis – Renowned warrior; famous in battle (English form of Louis)
  • Liam – Resolute protector
  • Lola – Sorrows, strong woman
  • Lorcan – Little fierce one
  • Louis – Famous warrior
  • Louisa – Renowned warrior; famous in battle
  • Louise – Famous warrior
  • Ludwig – Famous warrior
  • Luis – Famous warrior

M

N

  • Naoise – Mythological warrior
  • Nicolas – Victory of the people
  • Nicole – Victory of the people, people's triumph
  • Niklas – Victory of the people
  • Nikola – Victory of the people
  • Nikolay – Victory of the people
  • Nikos – Victory of the people
  • Nils – Victory of the people
  • Numair – Panther, young cub, panther-like brave warrior
  • Nusrat – Victory, help

O

  • Ottilie – Prosperous in battle; fortunate heroine (from Germanic Odila)

R

  • Ralph – Wolf counsel
  • Ramon – Wise protector; counsel and protection
  • Raqeebah – Watcher, guardian, vigilant protector
  • Raqiba – Guardian, watcher, observant protector
  • Ricardo – Brave ruler; powerful and brave leader
  • Riccardo – Brave ruler
  • Riley – Courageous
  • Rosamund – Horse protector or pure rose
  • Ruslan – Lion
  • Ryker – Rich; powerful ruler

S

  • Sandra – Defender of mankind
  • Sanjay – Victorious
  • Saskia – Saxon; protector of mankind (Dutch)
  • Shazain – Brave, skillful warrior, crown ornament
  • Signe – New victory
  • Sigrid – Beautiful victory
  • Sigurd – Victory guardian

T

  • Tilly – Mighty in battle (pet form of Matilda)
  • Titus – Title of honour; defender

U

  • Ufair – Brave, swift like a young gazelle
  • Usama – Lion, strength, courage, power, brave

V

W

Y

  • Yawar – Helper, defender, patron, loyal friend
  • Yusuke – Brave, helpful

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