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Names That Mean Strong

  1. Gavi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Gabriel

    • Description:

      Energetic nickname name.
  2. Tetsu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "strong as iron"

    • Description:

      Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.
  3. Kiah

    • Description:

      Kiah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Aboriginal Australian languages, it means "from the beautiful place" or is connected to meanings like "shadow place." It also appears in Hebrew, where it may be a variant of Kia, meaning "God's grace." Some sources suggest Kiah could be derived from an African word meaning "season's beginning." The name has gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries since the 1990s, appreciated for its brevity, melodic sound, and cross-cultural appeal. Kiah offers a simple yet distinctive two-syllable structure that's easy to pronounce across cultures. The name carries spiritual undertones in multiple traditions while maintaining a contemporary feel, making it appealing to parents seeking a name that's both meaningful and modern.

  4. Valent

    • Origin:

      Croatian, from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "strength, health"

    • Description:

      As a first name, Valent is most often seen as a variant of Valentine used in Croatia. But individuals with Valent as a surname can be found all over the world, making this name an intriguing blend of "offbeat European" and "on-trend surname". Either way you look at it, its chic romantic sound makes Valent a handsome possibility.
  5. Rostam

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "tall, strongly-built, brave"

    • Description:

      Used in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, this strong-sounding name belonged to a hero in Persian legend. Its derivation is unclear, but the consensus seems to be that it relates to the hero’s great size and strength, possibly from Avestan raodha "to grow" and takhma "strong, brave, valiant".
  6. Egemen

    • Origin:

      Turkish word name

    • Meaning:

      "dominant"

    • Description:

      A Turkish word name on the rise in its native country.
  7. Abelardo

    • Origin:

      Spanish version of French Adelard

    • Meaning:

      "noble and strong"

    • Description:

      Sometimes heard in the Latino community, has not crossed over into others.
  8. Uzziel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my power is God"

    • Description:

      A rare member of the popular -iel group of Biblical names, with a powerful sound and meaning.
  9. Beren

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "strong, smart"

    • Description:

      Beren is a gender-neutral name that's rare in the US, given last year to 20 baby boys and only five baby girls. But it's simple, distinctive, and yes, strong, plus it comes with an amazing nickname -- Berry.
  10. Ikaika

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "strong"

    • Description:

      The strong sounds in this energetic Hawaiian name mirror its meaning.
  11. Imala

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "strong-minded"

    • Description:

      Distinctive Native-American choice with forceful meaning.
  12. Chidike

    • Origin:

      West African, Igbo

    • Meaning:

      "God is strong"

    • Description:

      A powerful Igbo name with spiritual meaning.
  13. Eyal

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "strength, might"

    • Description:

      A Top 100 pick in Israel that feels simple and appealing enough to work in almost any language.
  14. Geraud

    • Origin:

      French form of Gerard, German

    • Meaning:

      "spear strength"

    • Description:

      Geraud, as with many French variations of familiar names, makes the somewhat old-fashioned Gerard sound fresh and dashing. It's pronounced as if it ended with o, another trendy factor, though many English speakers may not get that.
  15. Hartman

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "hard, strong man"

    • Description:

      A viable choice that may be growing on your family tree. Hartman Turnbow was a part of Mississippi's "First Fourteen", the first group of African Americans who attempted to register to vote in the state.
  16. Maoz

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "fortress, strength"

    • Description:

      Maoz is a symbolic name given to boys born at Hannukah because of the song "Maoz Tzur," "Rock of Ages," which is sung at that time.
  17. Hereswith

    • Origin:

      Old English

    • Meaning:

      "Strength of the army"

    • Description:

      Hereswith is a rare name that comes to us from the dark ages. She was a Northumbrian saint, whose more famous sister, Hilda, was the Abbess at Whitby and patron of the first English poet, Caedmon. The name has a soft, lispy sound that is more wearable than its spelling would suggest.
  18. Swithun

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "strong or bear cub"

    • Description:

      Variously spelled Swithun or Swithin, and associated with St. Swithin's day, July 15th, which is famous as a weather predictor a la Groundhog's Day: supposedly, the weather on his feast day will continue for 40 days. This would certainly make a unique choice.
  19. Sendoa

    • Origin:

      Basque

    • Meaning:

      "strong"

    • Description:

      Relatively unknown outside of its native region, Sendoa is an intriguing international name with a strong meaning.
  20. Gesine

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "strength of a spear"

    • Description:

      Clunky Gertrude is heading towards obscurity in the US, but here's a variation that might intrigue - Gesine, also spelled Gesina.