Names That Mean Warrior
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Okihcihtâw
Cree
"warrior"
Kaikoa
Hawaiian
"sea warrior"
A bold and energetic Hawaiian name which blends two fashionable favorites: Kai and Koa.
Jujhar
Indian, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Sikh
"warrior"
An Indian name with the notable namesake Jujhar Khaira, a Canadian ice hockey player.
Alvary
Norse, Swedish, English
"elf warrior"
A distinguished English surname likely descended from the Nordic name Alvar, meaning "elf warrior". British diplomat Sir Alvary Gascoigne is a notable historical bearer.
Iivari
Finnish
"bow warrior"
The Finnish form of Ivar or Ivor, borne by ice hockey player Iivari Räsänen and several other Finnish sports stars.
Iobhar
Irish, Gaelic
"yew or bow warrior"
Irish spelling of Ivor
Ildiko
Hungarian variation of Hilda
"battle, warrior"
Ildiko is a variation of the German Hilda — itself short for Brunhilda. In Hungary, the name is spelt Ildikó.
Sasheya
Slavic diminutive of Alexandra
"defending warrior"
If Sasha feels just a tad too dull, you may like the evocative Sasheya — used as a diminutive of Alexandra in Slavic regions.
Hodge
Variation of Roger, German
"famous warrior"
Hodge is a medieval English nickname for Roger, which was brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Roger isn't ready for a comeback yet, but we'd love to see the resurgence of Hodge,…
Danuwoa
Cherokee
"the warrior"
Powerful name that could be a strong middle for a boy with Cherokee heritage.
Harvinder
Sikh
"God of heaven; brave warrior of God"
An Indian boy name most commonly used amongst Sikh families — also spelled Harwinder.
Harwinder
Sikh
"God of heaven; brave warrior of God"
An Indian boy name most commonly used amongst Sikh families — also spelled Harvinder.
Tamatoa
Tahitian
"child warrior"
Names that convey strength and power are popular today, and this Tahitian name makes a rare choice in the category.
Rüdiger
Variation of Roger, German
"famous warrior"
Brynjar
Old Norse
"warrior armor"
An attractive Nordic name most common in Iceland. It was derived from the Old Norse elements bryn , meaning "armor," and her , "warrior" or "army." Brynjar Leifsson is a member of the band Of…
Ojore
Teso
"warrior"
Strong African name with a meaning to match.
Lajos
Hungarian variation of Louis, German and French
"renowned warrior"
Love
English word name or Swedish variation of Louis
"renowned warrior"
In the Anglophone world, Love is more likely to be perceived and pronounced as an English word name than the Swedish form of Louis, which is pronounced LOO-veh.
Runar
Norwegian and Icelandic
"warrior of lore"
Despite its ancient sound and meaning, this is a relatively modern coinage from two ancient Norse elements. A strong and striking choice.
Tashka
Choctaw, Native American
"warrior"
Among the Choctaw, names were given after life achievements. Tashka would have been given to a warrior after a battle.