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Names That Mean Brave, Strong, or Powerful

  1. 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.

  2. Batten

    • Origin:

      Old English

    • Meaning:

      "powerfully built"

    • Description:

      A distinctive English surname name that also carries the slightly ominous sense of the verb batten, as in "batten down the hatches." Batten was also a medieval first name related to Bartholomew.
  3. Abelardo

    • Origin:

      Spanish version of French Adelard

    • Meaning:

      "noble and strong"

    • Description:

      Sometimes heard in the Latino community, has not crossed over into others.
  4. Valiant

    • Origin:

      English word name from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "brave"

    • Description:

      Valiant is an inspirational word name that can work for a child of any gender, though the six babies given this name last year were all boys.
  5. Britta

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian, variation of Birgit or Britt

    • Meaning:

      "strength or exalted one"

    • Description:

      If you want a pan-Scandinavian name with energy and style that could have been a winner, if not for the sound-alike water filtration company Brita.
  6. Bheem

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "terrible, formidable"

    • Description:

      Bheem, the name of the second of the five sons of Pandu in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, was renowned as a strong warrior. Bheem is the name of one of the two heroes of the Bollywood film RRR.
  7. 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.
  8. Dhriti

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. Coumba

    • Origin:

      West African

    • Meaning:

      "dove, peaceful; one who has the strength"

    • Description:

      A distinctive yet gentle looking name, Coumba is predominantly used in Senegal. While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, one possible theory is that it borrows from the Latin Columba (or French Colombe) meaning "dove", while another source suggests it is a Fulani name, related to strength.
  10. Pacome

    • Origin:

      French from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of strong nature, or, pacifier"

    • Description:

      Pacome is a French saint's name rarely heard in this country, but currently being revived in its native France.

      Some variants are Pacomi, Pacomio and Pacomius.

  11. Amzi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "strong"

    • Description:

      The name of several minor Biblical characters, Amzi seems streamlined and modern and has the potential to catch on. Meaning "strong", it may appeal to parents who enjoy Azariah, Aziel, and Amias. "AM-tsee" is the traditional pronunciation, though "-zee" and "-zie" have also been used.
  12. Walburga

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "strong protection"

    • Description:

      An ancient saint's name belonging to an 8th century English missionary. Variants include Walpurga and Walpurgis.
  13. Yaman

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "strong, stalwart"

    • Description:

      Seen as both a first name and surname in Turkey.
  14. Keren

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "ram's horn, ray of light"

    • Description:

      Israeli-born singer Keren Ann introduced this traditional Hebrew name to the US, where it could well be mistaken for Karen. Nevertheless, 100 girls were given the name in a recent year.
  15. Takeo

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "strong as bamboo"

    • Description:

      Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.
  16. Bali

    • Origin:

      Place-name and Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "strength"

    • Description:

      Evokes picture-postcard image of colorful Indonesia. Bali Barret is a Paris fashion insider who oversees women's style for Hermes. Bali rhymes with tally or galley.
  17. Alfreda

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "elf power,"

    • Description:

      With a meaning like "elf power," Alfreda could find some appeal among fantasy enthusiasts. "Freda" makes for a pleasant nickname.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. Yiğit

    • Origin:

      Turkish word name

    • Meaning:

      "valiant"

    • Description:

      A common Turkish word name for boys signaling valiance and bravery.