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Names That Mean Resistance

Updated October 2026

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  • Bahram

    Persian

    "victorious, smiting resistance"

    A name from Persian mythology, Bahram is a strong option, associated with a Zoroastrian god of war. Subsequently, it has been used as the Persian name for the planet Mars, making this an astronomical…

  • Behramji

    Indian

    "victory over resistance"

    This fabulous Indian name comes to us via nineteenth century Indian author and reformer Behramji Malabari. Malabri devoted most of his life to advocating for the rights of women and girls and to…

  • Defiance

    French

    "resistance"

    Could be a modern virtue... or perhaps not for the parents!

  • Defiance

    French

    "resistance"

    Could be a modern virtue... or perhaps not for the parents!

  • Vahagn

    Armenian mythology, "victory over resistance"

    "victory over resistance"

    In Armenian mythology, Vahagn is a god of war, bravery and victory, as well as representing the sun, fire and thunder. His name originated as an Armenian variant of Verethragna, the name of a similar…