Names That Mean Courage
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Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Vernados
Origin:
Greek from GermanMeaning:
"courage of the bear"Description:
Rhythmic and powerful, if you don't mind the nickname Vern.
- Brave
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"showing courage"Description:
A striking word name for either gender. It's a safer choice when used as a middle name. Sixteen baby girls were named Brave in the US last year, the same number as were named Breezy.
- Himmat
Origin:
Indian, Sanskrit, Punjabi, SikhMeaning:
"courage"Description:
An Indian boy's name with a strong meaning.
- Dhriti
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"courage"Description:
Dhriti is a Hindi name used especially in Nepal for both girls and boys. English speakers have trouble with three consonants (or three vowels, for that matter) in a row, so this may prove challenging.
- Móeiður
Origin:
Icelandic from Old NorseMeaning:
"bright courage"Description:
The Icelandic variation of Móheiðr, an Old Norse name combined of the elements mod, meaning "courage," and heid, "bright."
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