This is a list of submitted names in which the meaning contains the keyword against.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abaskantos m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀβάσκαντος
(abaskantos) meaning "protected against enchantments, free from harm", which consists of the Greek negative prefix ἀ
(a) and the Greek verb βασκαίνω
(baskaino) meaning "to bewitch, to cast an evil spell upon".
Alyssum f & m English (Rare)From the flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. The name alyssum actually comes from the Greek word 'lyssa', meaning “rage” or “madness” and the 'a', meaning “against” giving it its meaning today, “without madness”, since it was believed to cure madness.
Andhrímnir m Norse Mythology, Old NorseCombination of
and "against, opposite, hostile" and
hrīm "rime, soot". In Norse mythology this is the name of both an eagle and a cook in Valhalla.
Antaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀνταῖος
(Antaios), which is derived from Greek ἀνταῖος
(antaios) meaning "(right) opposite, opposed to, set over against". In turn, it is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἀντάω
(antaō) meaning "to come opposite (to), to meet face to face, to meet (with)"... [
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Antandros m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἄντανδρος
(antandros) meaning "instead of a man", which consists of Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against" as well as "instead of" and "compared to, like" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".... [
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Antenor m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, GalicianDerived from the Greek noun ἀντήνωρ
(antenor) meaning "instead of a man", which consists of Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against" as well as "instead of" and "compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Antialkes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength".
Antibrote f Greek MythologyMeans "equal to man", from Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with βροτός
(brotos), a poetic term meaning "mortal man"... [
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Antidoros m Ancient GreekMeans "against gifts", derived from Greek αντι
(anti) "against" combined with Greek δωρον
(doron) "gift."
Antigenes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αντι
(anti) meaning "against" combined with Greek γενης
(genes) meaning "born". This name was borne by a general of
Alexander the Great, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Antikrates m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αντι
(anti) meaning "against" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Antilochos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [
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Antimachos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἀντίμαχος
(antimachos) meaning "capable of meeting in war", which consists of Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".... [
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Antinoos m Ancient GreekMeans "against the mind", derived from Greek αντι
(anti) "against" combined with Greek νόος
(nóos), which is an alternative form of Greek νοῦς
(nous) "mind".
Antiphilos m Ancient GreekMeans "against friends", derived from Greek αντι
(anti) "against" combined with Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover".
Antipholus m TheatrePossibly a variant of
Antiphilus. The first element of this name is Greek αντι
(anti) "against, compared to, like"; the second element is less certain, perhaps derived from Greek φωλεός
(phôleos) "den, lair" (the source of the mythological name
Pholus) or from Latin
folium "a leaf; a sheet of paper; trifle, thing of no consequence"... [
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Antiphon m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αντι
(anti) "against" combined with Greek φωνη
(phone) "voice." This name was borne by Antiphon the Sophist, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Antisthenes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αντι
(anti) "against" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) "vigour, strength." This name was borne by a Greek philosopher from the 4th century BC.
Arnemetia f Celtic MythologyArnemetia's name contains Celtic elements
are, meaning "against, beside," and
nemeton, meaning "sacred grove." Her name is thus interpreted as "she who dwells in the sacred grove," suggesting Arnemetia may be a divine epithet rather than a name in its own right.
Ghazi m Arabic, UrduMeans "warrior, conqueror, raider" in Arabic, from the word غَزَا
(ghaza) meaning "to raid, to wage war against, to attack".
Jaazaniah m BiblicalMeaning "Jehovah Has Given Ear". Toward the end of the kingdom of
Judah it seems that this was a rather common name; all four men mentioned in the Bible by this name lived within the same short period of time... [
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Jihad m ArabicFrom Arabic جِهَاد
(jihād) meaning "struggle, fight, battle", a form of جَاهَدَ
(jāhada) "to struggle against, to fight for". In traditional Islamic context, it represents the fight against evil and the betterment of society.
Miorika m & f MalagasyMeans "ascend" or "to go up against a stream" in Malagasy.
My-sake m & f English (Puritan)Referring to Matthew 5:11, "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner. of evil against you falsely, for my sake."
Predimir m Medieval Croatian, Medieval SerbianThe first element of this archaic name is derived from the Serbo-Croatian adjective
pred "in front of, before" (the latter can also be used to refer to an earlier point in time), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
perdъ "in front of, against"... [
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Predislav m Medieval Croatian, Medieval Serbian, Croatian, SerbianThe first element of this archaic name is derived from the Serbo-Croatian adjective
pred "in front of, before" (the latter can also be used to refer to an earlier point in time), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
perdъ "in front of, against"... [
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Pribimir m Medieval SlavicMedieval Slavic form of
Przybymir. Also take note that some sources each list a different meaning for the first element. Some say it means "pierced" or "breaking" (in the sense of destroying something), while others say it means "more, much more, multiple" (in the sense of abundance)... [
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Pribislav m Medieval SlavicMedieval Slavic form of
Przybysław. Also take note that some sources each list a different meaning for the first element. Some say it means "pierced" or "breaking" (in the sense of destroying something), while others say it means "more, much more, multiple" (in the sense of abundance)... [
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Przedbor m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from the Polish adjective
przed "in front of, before" (the latter can also be used to refer to an earlier point in time), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
perdъ "in front of, against"... [
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Przedmir m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from the Polish adjective
przed "in front of, before" (the latter can also be used to refer to an earlier point in time), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
perdъ "in front of, against"... [
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Przedpełk m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from the Polish adjective
przed "in front of, before" (the latter can also be used to refer to an earlier point in time), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
perdъ "in front of, against"... [
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Przedsław m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from the Polish adjective
przed "in front of, before" (the latter can also be used to refer to an earlier point in time), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
perdъ "in front of, against"... [
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Rhiwallon m WelshWelsh form of the old Celtic name
*Rigovellaunos, perhaps meaning "most kingly" or "lord-ruler" (from
rhi and
gwallon). This name belongs to several characters in the Welsh 'Triads' (11th- to 14th-c.), including a son of
Urien "who fought against the Saxons and enjoyed a number of victories"... [
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Seachnasach m Old IrishPossibly related to Old Irish
sechnaid "to avoid, elude, evade; to take care, to guard against".
Tirkash m UzbekMeans "saddle girth (for hitching a wagon)" or "leaning against" in Uzbek.
Udanda m OdiaMeans "against evil and vice" in Odia.