Names That Mean Great
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Orhan
Turkish
"great leader"
Particularly popular in Turkey towards the end of the 20th century, this was the name of a 14th-century sultan of the Ottoman Empire. The name Orhan jumped in use in 2022, given to 81 babies in the…
Vladmir
Variation of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
Vladimere
Variation of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
Mabon
Celtic
"great son"
Mabon ap Modron (son of Modron) is a prominent figure in Welsh literature and mythology – a fearless hero.
Amlodd
Welsh
"great praise"
A name from ancient legend: Amlodd (also spelled Amlawdd) Wledig is recorded as being an early British chieftain. Some sources name him as the father of Igraine, the mother of King Arthur. It has…
Triumph
English word name
"a great victory or achievement"
A positive word name that came into use in the early 21st century, Triumph could be viewed as an aspirational choice, like Valor, Prosper, and Noble, as a spiritual option, like Chosen and Glory, or…
Daisuke
Japanese
"great help"
A relatively popular Japanese name with cool nickname potential and a vibrant sound.
Cuba
Place name, Latin
"where fertile land is abundant; great place"
The most prominent person with this unusual geographical choice might be actor Cuba Gooding Jr., however, Cuba has a far longer history as a feminine name. Deriving from the island in the Caribbean…
Vladko
Diminutive of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
Oda
Japanese
"great field"
Vladimyr
Variation of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
Daijiro
Japanese
"great second son"
Taiki
Japanese
"great brightness; big tree"
Daiki
Japanese
"great brightness; big tree; great value"
Emeka
West African, Igbo
"great deeds"
An energetic Igbo name belonging to several sports stars, notably American basketball player Emeka Okafor. It can also be short for Chukwuemeka.
Kubra
Arabic
"great"
A rare choice in the US. Kubra first made an appearance on the American charts in 1991 but has never been given to more than five baby girls in any one year.
Eviatar
Variation of Abiathar, Hebrew
"my father is great"
Vladi
Diminutive of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
Powerful
English word name
"great strength or influential might"
Nick Cannon and his partner Brittany named their daughter Powerful Queen in 2020, and time will tell if it will be an influential celebrity baby name. Strong word names are a trend among the stars —…
Derin
Variation of Darren, Irish
"little great one"
A rare, gender-neutral take on Darren. As a feminine name, Derin has Turkish roots.