Names That Mean Strong
- Chidike
Origin:
West African, IgboMeaning:
"God is strong"Description:
A powerful Igbo name with spiritual meaning.
- Jędrzej
Origin:
Polish variation of Andrew, GreekMeaning:
"strong and manly"
- Lamech
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"strong or low"Description:
The name of two characters in Genesis in the Old Testament, the first being a descendant of Cain, and the second being a descendant of Seth and the father of Noah.
- Valasca
Origin:
CzechMeaning:
"strong"Description:
Another hidden gem of a feminist name! Valasca was a warrior-queen. When Queen Libussa died, Valasca took control and created a women-centred state in what is now the Czech Republic. Among Valasca's decrees were that only women and girls would be trained for the military. Her nation lasted for only 7 years, when she was slain in battle. All in all, one of the most inspiratiional Czech names for girls.
- Fermin
Origin:
Basque, SpanishMeaning:
"strong"Description:
The name of an ancient saint, a legendary holy man and martyr who is the patron saint of the city of Pamplona in Navarre, Spain. The popular week-long festival Sanfermines, which takes place in Pamplona every year from July 6-14 and includes the infamous encierro or bull runs, is named in his honor.
- Elswith
Origin:
Variant of Elswyth, Anglo-SaxonMeaning:
"strong temple"Description:
Elswyth was the queen of Alfred the Great.
- Arna
Origin:
Diminutive of Arnaud, FrenchMeaning:
"ruler; strong as an eagle"Description:
The male usage of Arna comes from Arnaud, the French translation of Arnold. Arnaud and Arna were historically used in Creole-speaking Louisiana. Harlem Renaissance poet Arna Bontemps was born in Alexandria, Louisiana in 1902.
- Gruffydd
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"strong lord"Description:
Variant of Gruffudd and Griffith
- Narve
Origin:
DutchMeaning:
"healthy, strong"Description:
Harv and Marv are out, and this difficult Dutch choice doesn't fare any better.
- Andrus
Origin:
EstonianMeaning:
"strong and manly"Description:
This traditionally male variation of Andrew was used by tennis player Lindsay Davenport as a middle name for her daughter Lauren.
- Gruffudd
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"strong lord"Description:
The original Welsh spelling of Griffith, and a common name among medieval Welsh royalty. Gruffudd (or Gruffydd) ap Llywelyn was an 11th-century Welsh ruler who fought the English.
- Hartman
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"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.
- Andraž
Origin:
Slovene variation of Andrew, GreekMeaning:
"strong and manly"Description:
The Slovene form of Andrew, currently falling in popularity in its home country.
- András
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Andreas, GreekMeaning:
"strong and manly"
- Metin
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"strong"Description:
A once-popular name that has declined in popularity in Turkey in recent years, Metin is properly spelt with a dotted İ in Turkish.
- Gryffyd
Origin:
Variation of Gruffydd, WelshMeaning:
"strong lord"Description:
Variation of Gruffydd, the name that led to Griffith.
- Andrus
Origin:
EstonianMeaning:
"strong and manly"Description:
Estonian variation of Andrew.
- Velleity
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"a wish not strong enough to lead to action"
- Ondřej
Origin:
Czech variation of Andrew, GreekMeaning:
"strong and manly"Description:
The Czech form of Andrew, pronounced much like Andre.
- Passion
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
" strong and barely controllable emotion"Description:
A word name with religious and secular significance.