Names That Mean Strong

This strong (literally) African name comes from the Chewa language of southern Africa.

Uncommon choice too reminiscent of "bidet". Try Bridie instead.

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

In Greek mythology Alcmene was mother of Herakles by Zeus, who tricked her by disguising himself as her absent husband.

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

A once-popular name that has declined in popularity in Turkey in recent years, Metin is properly spelt with a dotted İ in Turkish.

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.

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

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.

A powerful Igbo name with spiritual meaning.