Names That Mean Victory

Mythological name with a fabulous meaning. Sure it's weighty, but so is Aphrodite; Andy is an easy nickname choice to make this name more wearable in the classroom.

This Basque variation of Viktor is perhaps a little too close to bitter in English.

A strong name with a strong meaning, like its cousin Zafir.

Captivating Arabic choice, sometimes transcribed as Fa'izah.

Coined in the 1800s with the intention of creating a Hungarian language variant of the classic Victor, Győző has a stand-out sound and strong meaning, but its pronunciation may be a struggle outside of Hungary. The Ő is pronounced like a lengthened version of the German, Swedish, etc. letter Ö.

A popular choice in contemporary Iceland, in Norse mythology, Sigrún was a Valkyrie. She married Helgi, a legendary Danish king, and dies of sadness after he is slain by her brother, Dagr. As a name, it combines the elements sigr meaning "victory" and meaning "secret lore, rune", adding to the mythological, mystical feel it holds.

This rare name combines the Scandi Siri with the classic Anna into one enchanting name. For anyone who loves Siri but finds it unusable due to the association with the digital assistant, Sirianna could be a beautiful alternative.

A common unisex name in Nigeria. Kerry Washington used it as the middle name for her son Caleb.

Katyayini is one of the nine forms of the Hindu goddess Parvati, and is associated with victory.

A more contemporary form of the Old Norse name Eyvindr. In Norway, this is a traditional and old-fashioned choice, having been in the Top 100 baby boy names every year from 1945 to 1999. From a non-Norwegian perspective, this name has a fresh sound reminiscent of 21st century favourites like Aiden and Ava, but the pronunciation and spelling would be tricky for English speakers. Eyvind or Eyvin may be more appealing spellings for parents looking to honour Norwegian heritage.

Andarta was a warrior goddess thought to have been associated with victory.

An unusual Greek mythological name belonging to a fresh-water nymph, also known as Cleona, Kleone, and Kleona.

A light yet distinctive name of Albanian origin, Fitore is derived from the Albanian word for victory and is also the name of a village in the south east of the country. A notable bearer is footballer, Fitore Govori, while Fitim might be used as the masculine counterpart.

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 but different Zoroastrian deity, and in the old Armenian Calendar, Vahagn was also used as the name of the 27th day of the month. It last made an appearance in the Armenian boys' Top 50 in 2022.