Names That Mean Leader
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Cadwalader
Welsh
"battle leader"
An ancient Welsh name belonging to an early modern king and saint, among others. The Irish cognate, Cathal, is more widely known.
Durai
Tamil
"leader"
This cool Tamil option means "leader".
Prokhor
Russian variation of Prochorus, Latin from Greek
"leader of the dance"
The use of Prokhor in Russia was in part inspired by St. Prochorus, a deacon in the New Testament.
Llew
Welsh
"lion, leader"
Welsh for "lion", or a nickname for Llewelyn. Could make a cooler substitute for the blander Lou.
Kaea
Maori
"leader"
A strong and simple Maori name that could also be an alternative spelling of Kaia.
Elva
Feminine form of Alf or anglicized form of Ailbhe, Danish, Icelandic, Irish
"elf; bright, light, white"
Elva is a multicultural choice, being both an anglicization of the Irish Ailbhe and an feminine form of the name Alf, meaning "elf". Popular in the US at the beginning of the 20th century, it…
Irelia
English invented name
"fighter, leader"
A fictional name from the League of Legends video game franchise. Its meaning has been suggested as "fighter, leader or powerful", due to the carrot.