This is a list of submitted names in which the meaning contains the keyword strength.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Aadhya f HindiMeans "original power" or "first creator" in Sanskrit.
Abi-albon m BiblicalMeans "father of strength". In the Bible, this was one of David's thirty warriors.
Abihail m & f Biblical HebrewMeans "my father is might" or "my father is strength" in Hebrew, from אָבִי
('avi) "my father" and חיל
(khayil), which is related to the word חייל
(khayal) "soldier"... [
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Able m EnglishEither a variant of
Abel, or from the English word
able, "having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something", ultimately from Latin
habere "to hold".
Adald m FrankishFrom Old Frankish
ad, perhaps a reduction of Old High German
adal "noble" and Old High German
walt "power, authority".
Adalric m GermanicMeans "noble power", derived from Old High German
adal "noble" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Adalswind f GermanicMeans "noble strength", derived from Old High German
adal "noble" combined with Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength."
Adaltrud f GermanicMeans "noble strength", derived from Old High German
adal "noble" and
þruþ "strength."
Adeltraud f GermanDerived from the Germanic elements
adal "noble" and
þruþ "strength".
Adisak m ThaiFrom Thai อดิ
(adi) meaning "great, excellent" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "prestige, power, honour".
Æon f Popular CultureUsed by animator Peter Chung for his character Æon Flux, from the name of a type of spirit being in Gnosticism, an emanation from the Godhead, ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European base meaning "vital force, life, long life, eternity".... [
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Ağajan m TurkmenFrom Turkish آغا (ağa), meaning "lord, master," and Persian جان (jân), meaning "soul, life-force."
Agintrud f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
agin (which is an extended form of
ag - see
Agmund) combined with
þruþ "strength."
Aglaosthenes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun σθένος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Alaswind f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
alls "all" or from Gothic
alhs (
alah in Old High German) "temple." The second element is derived from Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength."
Alatyr m Slavic MythologyThe Alatyr in Russian legends and folklore is a sacred stone, the "father to all stones", the navel of the earth, containing sacred letters and endowed with healing properties. The awareness of the existence of such a stone exists in various parts of the Slavdom... [
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Alcidice f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Ἀλκιδίκη
(Alkidike), which is derived from Greek αλκη
(alke) "strength" combined with Greek δικη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage"... [
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Alexibios m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with either the Greek noun βία
(bia) meaning "bodily strength, force" or the Greek noun βίος
(bios) meaning "life".... [
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Alexikrates m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun κράτος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Aleximenes m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".... [
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Alka f CroatianDerived from the Greek element αλκη
(alke) meaning "strength, force". A famous bearer is Croatian singer Alka Vuica (1961-).
Alkandros m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek αλκη
(alke) "strength" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Alkeste f AstronomyA name inspired by
Alcestis, though it probably had more influence from the Greek version Greek Ἄλκηστις (
Alkestis), meaning "defense, defensive strength, valour"... [
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Alketas m Ancient Greek, GreekPossibly derived from Greek αλκη
(alke) "defense, defensive strength, valour". This name was borne by several ancient Greek kings, generals, and soldiers, including a general of Alexander the Great.
Alkimachos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀλκίμαχος
(alkimachos) meaning "fighting bravely", which consists of the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Alkimos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἄλκιμος
(alkimos) meaning "stout, strong, brave", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength".
Alkiphron m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun αλκη
(alke) meaning "strength". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις
(phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Almveig f Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
álmr "elm tree" and
veig "power", "strength".
Amalaswintha f Germanic, Dutch, HistoryDerived from the Germanic elements
amal "work" and Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength." This name was borne by a daughter of Theodoric the Great, who became queen of the Ostrogoths after his death in 526 AD.
Amaltrud f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
amal "work" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Amestris f Old Persian (Hellenized)Ionic Greek variant of Άμαστρις
(Amāstris), the Hellenized form of an Old Persian name, perhaps from a hypothetic name like *
Amāstrī- (composed of the elements *
ama- "strength, strong" and *
strī- "woman")... [
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Amgalantör m MongolianMeans "peaceful power" in Mongolian, from амгалан
(amgalan) meaning "peace, calm" and төр
(tör) meaning "state, government" or "power, authority".
Amnat m ThaiMeans "authority, force, power" in Thai.
Amonsak m ThaiFrom Thai อมร
(amon) meaning "immortal, eternal" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Amphikrates m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ἀμφί
(amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near". The second element is derived from Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Amphon m ThaiFrom Thai อำ
(am) meaning "to hide, to conceal" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Amzi m BiblicalProbably Hebrew, and may mean "my strength". 'In the Bible it occurs only once, in a genealogy... It appears regularly at Princeton in the period 1810-60, but not at Harvard. Apparently Amzi represents a development in the Middle Colonies, one which did not reach New England... [
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Ananke f Greek MythologyMeaning "force, constraint, necessity." Ananke was the personification of destiny, necessity and fate, depicted as holding a spindle. She marks the beginning of the cosmos, along with
Chronos.
Anaxikrates m Ancient GreekMeans "powerful master", derived from Greek αναξ
(anax) "master, lord, chief" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) "power."
Anaximenes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek elements αναξ
(anax) "master, lord, chief" and μενος
(menos) "power, strength, spirit." Anaximenes was the name of a Greek philosopher from the 6th century BC.
Andraut m OccitanPossibly derived from the Germanic name elements
and "wrath" and
ot "wealth" or
walt "power, leader."
Androsthenes m Ancient GreekMeans "strength of a man", derived from the Greek elements ανδρος
(andros) "of a man" and σθενος
(sthenos) "vigour, strength."
Angiltrud f GermanicThe meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
angil, but we don't exactly know where
angil itself comes from. But there are a few possibilities... [
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Anstrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ans "god" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Antialkes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength".
Antikrates m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αντι
(anti) meaning "against" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
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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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.
Aphisak m ThaiFrom Thai อภิ
(aphi) meaning "greater, higher, above" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Archias m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀρχή
(arche) meaning "power, rulership" (compare the related word ἀρχός
(archos) meaning "master") combined with the masculine name suffix -ίας
(-ias)... [
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Argailas m LithuanianMeans "(to be) strong as well", derived from Lithuanian
ar meaning "also, too, as well (as)" combined with old Lithuanian
gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [
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Aristobia f Ancient GreekPossibly means "the best life" from the Greek elements αριστος
(aristos) "best" and βιος
(bios) "life" (compare
Aristobios); alternatively, the second element may be Greek βία
(bia) meaning "bodily strength, force; act of violence".
Arnþrúðr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic elements
ǫrn "eagle" and
þrúðr "strength".
Arnveig f NorwegianRelatively modern name (from 1908) created by combining the Old Norse name elements
ǫrn "eagle" and
veig "power, strength".
Aršāma m Old PersianMeans "a hero's strength", derived from Old Persian
aršan meaning "male, hero" and
ama meaning "strength".
Arunsak m ThaiFrom Thai อรุณ
(arun) meaning "dawn, daybreak, sunrise" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Astykrates m Ancient GreekMeans "powerful city", derived from Greek ἄστυ
(astu) or
(asty) "city, town" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) "power."
Åsveig f Norwegian (Rare)A relatively modern Scandinavian name, it is derived from Old Norse
áss "god" combined with Old Norse
veig "strength".
Atthaphon m ThaiFrom Thai อรรถ
(at) meaning "essence" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Audvald m Norwegian (Rare)Derived from the Old Norse elements
auðr "wealth, fortune" and
valdr "power, leader, ruler".
Autokrates m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αὐτός
(autos) meaning "self" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power." Also compare the English word
autocrat.
Ava f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, IcelandicOf debated origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Old Saxon
aval "strength, power", a Latinization of
Awe, a feminine form of
Ave and a short form of names ending in
-ava, such as
Gustava.
Avioz m HebrewCombination of the names
Avi and
Oz 2 means "my father has strength" in Hebrew.
Azizunnisa f ArabicMeans "power of women" from
عزيز (
'aziz) meaning "powerful, respected" and
نساء (
nisa) meaning "women"
Azmat m Arabic, UrduMeans "greatness, might, importance" in Arabic, from the root عظم
('azuma) meaning "to be great".
Berentrud f GermanicDerived from Proto-Germanic
beran or
bernu "bear" (
bero and
bern in Old High German) combined with
þruþ "strength."
Betang m & f KenyangDerived from
bɛtaŋ meaning "power" in Kenyang.
Bhumibol m Thai (Rare)Means "strength of the land" from Thai ภูมิ
(phumi) meaning "land, earth" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power". Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927-2016) was the king of Thailand from 1946 until his death.
Bia f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek
Βία (bia) "power, force, might". In Greek mythology, Bia is the personification of force, anger and raw energy.
Bianor m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun βία
(bia) meaning "bodily strength, force" or the Greek noun βίος
(bios) meaning "life". The second element is derived from the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Bijuli m NepaliMeans "electricity, power; lightning" in Nepali.
Bilitrud f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
bili "gentleness" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Blictrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
blich "lightning, glow" or
blicchan "to flash, to shine" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Bonald m Medieval FrenchDerived from Latin
bonus meaning "good, kind, right, pleasant; valid, useful, healthy" together with Old Saxon
wald and Old High German
walt meaning "power, authority".
Bormey f KhmerMeans "magical power or spirit" in Khmer.
Bowonsak m ThaiFrom Thai บวร
(bowon) meaning "sublime, glorious, distinguished, best" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power".
Briamail m Medieval Welsh, BrythonicOld Welsh form of the Brythonic name *
Brigomaglos, which was composed of the Proto-Celtic elements *
brigos, *
brigā meaning "might, power" and *
maglos "chief, noble".
Brigantia f Celtic MythologyDerived from Celtic *
brigant- "high" or *
briga- "might, power". This was the name of an important Brythonic goddess. She is almost certainly the same deity as
Bridget, the Irish goddess.
Bunrit m ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and ฤทธิ์
(rit) meaning "power".
Cataldo m Medieval Italian, SicilianOf debated origin and meaning. Some scholars argue that Cataldo might be an Italian adoption and adaption of Irish
Cathal and
Cathlarm via a corruption into
Cathald by way of association with the Germanic element
-ald "old"... [
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Catualda m GermanicCatualda (flourished in the 1st century AD) was a Marcomannic exile who deposed the Marcomannic king Maroboduus in 18 AD. Catualda is mentioned in The Annals of the Roman historian Tacitus. Following the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, while Germanicus was avenging Rome beyond the Rhine, Drusus attempted to divide and conquer the tribes within the vast realm of the Marcomannic ruler Maroboduus... [
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Célimène f Literature, Theatre, French (Rare)This name was invented by Molière for his play "The Misanthrope" (17th century). Given that many characters in his play bear names that are obviously of Greek origin (or inspired by the Greek language), the name Célimène must then at least be partly Greek as well... [
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Centeotl f & m Aztec and Toltec Mythology, NahuatlDerived from Nahuatl
centli "dried ears of corn, dried maize on the cob" and
teotl "deity, god; divine force". This was the name of an Aztec maize deity, depicted as both male and female; they may have been an aspect of
Chicomecōātl.
Chairekrates m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek χαίρω
(chairo) meaning "to be glad, to rejoice" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Chaisak m ThaiDerived from Thai ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Chaiyaphon m ThaiFrom Thai ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory" and พร
(phon) meaning "blessing" or พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Chaloemphon m ThaiFrom Thai เฉลิม
(chaloem) meaning "glorify, extol" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Chaloemsak m ThaiFrom Thai เฉลิม
(chaloem) meaning "glorify, extol" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Chansak m ThaiFrom Thai ชาญ
(chan) meaning "expert, skilled" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power".
Charm f English (Modern)From the English word
charm meaning "the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration". This name was used by Australian Olympic swimmer and YouTuber Justin Norris for his daughter born 2019.
Charoensak m ThaiFrom Thai เจริญ
(charoen) meaning "prosper, flourish, grow" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power".
Chatuphon m ThaiFrom Thai จตุ
(chatu) meaning "four" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Chikashi m JapaneseFrom classical adjective 近し/親し
(chikashi) meaning "near, close; friendly, intimate," also written as 愛 meaning "beloved, dear(est)," 隣 meaning "neighbouring," both related to the aforementioned adjective, or 誓 meaning "oath, vow." These kanji, along with 力 meaning "strength, power," can be combined with a
shi kanji, like 志 meaning "will, aim, goal" or 士 meaning "samurai."
Chindaswinth m Germanic, HistoryDerived from Old High German
chind "child" combined with Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength." Chindaswinth was a 7th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania.
Chiraphon m ThaiFrom Thai จิร
(chira) meaning "long lasting, long time" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Chirasak m ThaiFrom Thai จิร
(chira) meaning "long lasting, long time" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Chiseko f JapaneseFrom Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 知 (chi) meaning "wisdom" or 智 (chi) meaning "knowledge, wisdom", 世 (se) meaning "generations", 勢 (se) meaning "forces, energy, military strength", 征 (se) meaning "to go on a long journey", 成 (se) meaning "to become", 聖 (se) meaning "holy, sacred" or 是 (se) meaning "justice, right" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child"... [
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Chlodoswintha f GermanicDerived from Old High German
hlûd "famous" combined with Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength."
Choetsak m ThaiFrom Thai เชิด
(choet) meaning "lift, raise" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Chusak m ThaiFrom Thai ชู
(chu) meaning "raise, lift up" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power".
Cihuatetl f NahuatlPossibly derived from Nahuatl
cihuatl "woman", combined with
tetl "stone, rock; egg" or
teotl "divine force, god".
Cyrene f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Κυρήνη
(Kyrene), possibly from Greek κῦρος
(kuros) meaning "supreme power". In Greek mythology this was the name of a nymph loved by the god Apollo; she was a huntress on Mount Pelion in Thessaly, but Apollo carried her to what is now Libya, where he founded the city of Cyrene in her honour... [
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Dagveig f Norwegian (Rare)Relatively modern name (late 19th century) created by combining Old Norse
dagr "day" and
veig "power, strength".
Damrongdet m ThaiFrom Thai ดำรง
(damrong) meaning "maintain, uphold, sustain" and เดช
(det) meaning "power, might, authority".
Damrongrit m ThaiFrom Thai ดำรง
(damrong) meaning "maintain, uphold, sustain" and ฤทธิ์
(rit) meaning "power".
Damrongsak m ThaiFrom Thai ดำรง
(damrong) meaning "maintain, uphold, sustain" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Danaisak m ThaiFrom Thai ดนัย
(danai) meaning "son" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power".
Danger m & f EnglishFrom the English word "danger" meaning "liability to exposure to harm or risk; an instance or cause of liable harm; or ability to harm; someone's dominion or power to harm". From the Middle English
daunger 'power, dominion, peril', ultimately derived from the Latin
dominus 'lord, master'.... [
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Danuphon m ThaiMeans "my strength, my power" from Thai ดนุ
(danu) meaning "I, my" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Darab m PersianMeans "glory, power, wealth" in Persian. This is the name of a character in the Persian epic 'Shahnameh'.
Dargailas m LithuanianBasically means "acting strong" or "working to be(come) strong", derived from Lithuanian
daryti meaning "to do, to act" as well as "to work" combined with old Lithuanian
gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [
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Daugailas m LithuanianBasically means "much strength", derived from Lithuanian
daug meaning "much" (see
Daumantas) combined with old Lithuanian
gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [
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Dech m ThaiDerived from Thai
เดช (
det), meaning "power, might, authority".
Decha m ThaiDerived from Thai เดช
(det) meaning "power, might, authority".
Deinokrates m Ancient GreekMeans "terrible power", derived from the Greek elements δεινός
(deinos) "fearful, terrible" and κρατος
(kratos) "power".
Deinomenes m Ancient GreekMeans "terrible strength", derived from the Greek elements δεινός
(deinos) "fearful, terrible" and μενος
(menos) "power, strength, spirit."
Derque m Spanish (Canarian, Rare)From Guanche *
derk meaning "strength". This was recorded as the name of a nephew of a Guanche
mencey (leader) of Adeje, a
menceyato or kingdom on the island of Tenerife (present-day Canary Islands, Spain).
Dian Cécht m Irish MythologyDerived from Old Irish
dían meaning "swift" and
cécht meaning "power". Name borne by one of the Tuatha Dé Dannan, who was the grandfather of the god
Lugh.
Domald m HistoryThis name was most notably borne by Domald of Sidraga (c. 1160-1243), a powerful Dalmatian nobleman and feudal lord who for several years was Prince of the city of Split, which was (and is) located in what is nowadays Croatia... [
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Dorymenes m Ancient GreekProbably derived from Greek
δόρυ (
dory) "wood, tree" or "spear" combined with
μενος (
menos) "power, strength, spirit".
Drudo m Medieval ItalianDerived from Proto-Germanic
þrūþ "strength" as well as a diminutive of various names beginning with this element.
Duenerth m Medieval BretonMeans "God's strength", derived from Old Breton
due meaning "God" combined with Old Breton
nerth meaning "strength, power".
Durongrit m ThaiFrom Thai ดุรงค์
(durong) meaning "horse" and ฤทธิ์
(rit) meaning "power".
Dynamene f Greek Mythology, TheatreMeans "she who can" or "the capable one" from Greek δυναμένη
(dynamenê), a participle of the verb δύναμαι
(dynamai) "to be able, to have power, be strong enough". In Greek mythology this name was borne by one of the Nereids... [
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Dynasty f African American (Modern)Possibly inspired by the popular '80s soap opera of the same name. The name derives from the English word
dynasty, which is ultimately derived from Greek
dunasteia meaning "power, dominion".
Eberswind m & f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength."
Ebertrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Ekkaphon m ThaiFrom Thai เอก
(ek) meaning "primary, main, first, one" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Ekkasak m ThaiFrom Thai เอก
(ek) meaning "primary, main, first, one" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Elfried m Dutch, GermanThe first element of this name can be derived from Old High German
adal "noble", Old High German
alb (which comes from Old Norse
âlfr) "elf" and Old High German
ellan "assiduity, pugnacity." The second element can be derived from Old High German
fridu "peace", Old High German
rât "counsel" and
þruþ "strength." And so, this name can be the masculine form of
Elfreda, a variant spelling of
Alfried or a variant of
Alfred.
Elgüc m Azerbaijani (Rare)The first element of this name is derived from Azerbaijani
el meaning "people" or "nation, country". The second element is derived from Azerbaijani
güc meaning "power, strength, force"... [
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Elidius m History (Ecclesiastical)This name is best known for being one of the names that the 8th-century Cornish hermit saint
Lide (also known as
Elid,
Elida,
Elide,
Lyda and
Lyde) was known by... [
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Eliphaz m BiblicalMeans "my God is strength" or "my God is fine gold" in Hebrew, derived from Hebrew
el "God" and
paz "pure gold, fine gold" (from the root
pazáz "to purify gold, to strengthen")... [
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Empire m & f English (Rare)From the English word
Empire, "Supreme power; sovereignty; sway; dominion".
Enejan f TurkmenFrom Turkic 'ene,' meaning "mother", and Persian جان (jân), meaning "soul, life-force."
Energiya f Soviet, RussianDerived from Russian энергия
(energiya) meaning "energy, power". This name was used by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.
Enkhtamir m & f MongolianDerived from Mongolian энх
(enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and тамир
(tamir) meaning "strength, vigour".
Enkhtör m MongolianDerived from Mongolian энх
(enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and төр
(tör) meaning "state, government" or "power, authority".
Eodhus m Old IrishMeaning uncertain, possibly contains the Old Irish elements
eó "yew" and either
dos "tree, copse, thicket; protector" or
guss "vigour, strength, force".
Epikrates m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power."
Epimenes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek μένος
(menos) meaning "power, strength, spirit." Also compare the Greek verb ἐπιμένω
(epimeno) meaning "to stay on, to tarry" as well as "to persist", which is ultimately derived from the aforementioned ἐπί
(epi) combined with the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand".
Ercantrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Erkhbayar m & f MongolianDerived from Mongolian эрх
(erkh) meaning "right, privilege", "authority, power", or "stubborn, capricious" and баяр
(bayar) meaning "celebration, joy".
Erkhchölöö m & f MongolianMeans "freedom, liberty" in Mongolian, from эрх
(erkh) meaning "right, privilege" or "authority, power" and чөлөө
(chölöö) meaning "freedom".
Ermenald m Medieval FrenchDerived from Old High German
ermen and Old Saxon
irmin meaning "great and strong" and Old Saxon
wald, Old High German
walt "power; authority".
Erminric m GermanicMeans "universal power", derived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Ermintrud f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Erycius m Dutch (Latinized)This given name originates from the Dutch humanist and philologist Erycius Puteanus (1574-1646). He had latinized his entire name: his original given name was either
Eric/
Erik or
Hendrik and his original surname has variously been listed as Van de Putte, Van den Putte, Van der Put, Van der Putte, Van der Putten and Van Putten... [
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Eudaimon m Greek Mythology, Late GreekDerived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek δαίμων
(daimon) meaning "god, goddess, divine power, spirit". Also compare Greek εὐδαιμονία
(eudaimonia) (derived from the same two roots), which is the name for the Greek concept of happiness... [
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Eukrates m Ancient GreekMeans "power of good", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) "good, well" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) "power."
Euphoria f English (American, Modern, Rare), ObscureFrom the English word meaning "feeling of intense happiness, state of joy", originally a medical Latin term meaning "condition of feeling healthy and comfortable (especially when sick)". It comes from Greek εὐφορία
(euphoria) "power of enduring easily", from εὔφορος
(euphoros) "bearing well, able to endure, patient", ultimately from εὖ
(eu) "good, well" and φέρω
(phero) "to bear".... [
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Eurybia f Greek MythologyMeans "of wide power, with far-reaching might" from the Greek elements εὐρύς
(eurys) "wide" and βία
(bia) "force", with all of its connotations... [
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Eurykrates m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun κράτος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Eurymenes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρυμενής
(eurymenes) meaning "broad and strong", which consists of the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".... [
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Eurysthenes m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, HistoryDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun σθένος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength". This name was borne by a Spartan king from the 10th century BC.... [
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Eurystheus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ευρυς
(eurys) meaning "wide" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) meaning "strength". In Greek mythology, Eurystheus was a cousin of
Heracles, king of the Mycenae and Tiryns in Argos... [
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Euthymenes m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Everald m Medieval French, Medieval EnglishDerived from Old High German
ebur "boar" and Old High German
walt "power; authority". This name was borne by Blessed Everald Hanse (died 31 July 1581), an English Roman Catholic martyr.
Eyþrúður f Icelandic (Rare)Derived from Old Norse
ey "island" or
ey "good fortune", or perhaps from the Primitive Scandinavian adverb *
aiwa "always", combined with Old Norse
þrúðr "strength".
Falatrude f Medieval FrenchDerived from Old High German
falco meaning "falcon" and Proto-Germanic
*þrūþ meaning "strength" or Proto-Germanic
*trut meaning "maiden".
Fangqing f ChineseThis name is made up 芳 (Fang) meaning "Beautiful, Virtuous, Fragrance" or 方 (Fang) meaning "Square, Direction, Way, Region, Locality, Involution, Power, At the time when, Just", plus 清 (Qing) meaning "Clear, Clean, Distinct, Quiet, the Dynasty, Thoroughly, Completely", or 青 (Qing) meaning "Green, Blue, Young"... [
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Fenohasina m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
feno meaning "full, complete" and
hasina meaning "sacred power, sanctity, virtue".
Fenohery m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
feno meaning "full, complete" and
hery meaning "force, power".
Fidihasina m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
fidy meaning "choice, preference" and
hasina meaning "sacred power, sanctity, virtue".
Freewill m & f Medieval EnglishMeaning, "the power of acting without the constraint of necessity or fate; the ability to act at one's own discretion." Referring to the freewill provided to us by God.
Fridewald m Medieval EnglishDerived from Old English
friþ "peace" and
weald "power". This name was borne by a 6th-century king of Bernicia and a 7th-century sub-king of Surrey.
Gailigedas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from old Lithuanian
gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [
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Gailimantas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from old Lithuanian
gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [
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Gailiminas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from old Lithuanian
gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [
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Galdino m ItalianOf uncertain origin: either a diminutive of
Galdo, or a name of Germanic origin, through French
Galdin; it may come from
gelt ("value") or
walt ("power, ruler").
Galswintha f Germanic, HistoryDerived from the Germanic element
gal, which comes from
galan "to sing." The second element is derived from Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength." Galswintha was a daughter of Athanagild, a 6th-century king of Visigothic Hispania.
Garitrud f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from
þruþ "strength."
Gebatrud f GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with
þruþ "strength."
Gedgailas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb
gedauti meaning "to ask" or from the (more) modern Lithuanian verb
gedėti meaning "to mourn, to grieve" as well as "to miss" and "to long, to yearn, to pine (for)"... [
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Geiltrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
gail (
geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Gerswintha f Germanic, HistoryThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength." Gerswintha was the name of one of Charlemagne's concubines.
Gilukhipa f HurrianMeans "
Ḫepat is my strength" in Hurrian. Hepat is a sun goddess, whose name is commonly seen as an element in Hurrian and Hittite theophoric names... [
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Gi-nam m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 起 (
gi) "rise, stand up; go up; begin", 旗 (
gi) "banner, flag" or 氣 (
gi) "life force" combined with 南 (
nam) "south" or 男 (
nam) "male, man".
Godwold m Medieval EnglishDerived from Old High German, Old Dutch
got and Old Saxon, Old Frisian, Old English
god meaning "god, deity" with Old English
weald, Old Saxon
wald, Old High German
walt meaning "power, authority".
Goiswintha f Germanic, HistoryDerived from Gothic
gavi "region, district" or Gothic
gauja "inhabitant" combined with Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength." Goiswintha was the wife of Athanagild, a 6th-century king of the Visigoths.
Gorgo f Ancient Greek, HistoryMost likely derived from Greek γοργός
(gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible". However, it's also possible that the name is derived from the Greek verb γοργεύω
(gorgeuō) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten", which itself is related to the Greek noun γοργία
(gorgia) meaning "agility, nimbleness, mobility"... [
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Gorgythion m Greek MythologyThe meaning of this name is surrounded by uncertainty. The one thing that can be stated for certain about this name, is that it contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων
(-ion). For the rest of the name, there are several possibilities available... [
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Gōtoku m Japanese (Rare)This name can be used as 高徳 or 剛徳 with 高 (kou, taka.i, taka, -daka, taka.maru, taka.meru) meaning "expensive, high, tall", 剛 (gou) meaning "strength, sturdy" and 徳 (toku) meaning "benevolence, commanding respect, goodness, virtue."... [
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Gozei f JapaneseJapanese form of the Okinawan warabi-naa or personal name (childhood name in its literal sense)
Gujī (呉勢/グジー), which is comprised of 呉 (go, kure, ku.reru / gu) meaning "do something for, give" and 勢 (sei, zei, ikio.ri, hazumi / ji-) meaning "energy, power, force, vigour."... [
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Gulzura f Kazakh (Rare), Kyrgyz (Rare)Possibly derived from Kyrgyz гүл
(gül) meaning "flower" combined with Persian زور
(zur) meaning "force, strength, power". A known bearer is Gülzura Cumakunova (1954-), a Kyrgyz linguistic scholar who specializes in Turkic languages.
Gundomad m Germanic, HistoryThe first element of this Germanic name comes from Old High German
gund "war." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
mâtha but we don't exactly know where
mâtha itself comes from... [
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Gundtrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
gund "war" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Gunnþrúðr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gunnr "battle, fight" and
þrúðr "strength".
Guowei m ChineseFrom Chinese 国
(guó) meaning "country" combined with 伟
(wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 维
(wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 威
(wēi) meaning "power, pomp" or 卫
(wèi) meaning "guard, protect"... [
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Gwrwst m WelshDerived from the Proto-Celtic
*wiros meaning “man” and
*gustus meaning “excellence, force”.
Haganrich m GermanicFrom the Germanic elements
hagan "enclosure" and
ric "power, ruler".
Haile m Ge'ez, Amharic, EthiopianMeans "power, force, strength" in Ge'ez and Amharic. This was the Ge'ez (baptismal) name of Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie (1892-1975), who was born as
Tafari Makonnen.
Hakaru m JapaneseFrom Japanese 究 (hakaru) meaning "research", 参 (hakaru) meaning "take part in, intervene", 図 (hakaru) meaning "diagram, figure, illustration", 斗 (hakaru), which refers to a Chinese constellation, 平 (hakaru) meaning "level; even; flat", 法 (hakaru) meaning "method, law, rule", 量 (hakaru) meaning "progress", 権 (hakaru) meaning "power, right, authority" or 揆 (hakaru) meaning "to guess, estimate" or other kanji which are pronounced the same way.... [
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Hasiniaina m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hasina meaning "sacred power, sanctity, virtue" and
aina meaning "life".
Hasintsoa m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hasina meaning "sacred power, sanctity, virtue" and
soa meaning "good".
Haxāmaniš m Old PersianDerived from Old Persian
haxā "friend" combined with Old Persian
manah "mind, thinking power".
Hayase m JapaneseFrom Japanese 滝 (hayase) meaning "waterfall", 灘 (hayase) meaning "open sea, rapids" or 早 (haya) meaning "already, now", 逸 (haya) meaning "flee, escape, break loose", 隼 (haya) meaning "falcon" or 速 (haya) meaning "fast, speedy" combined with 世 (se) meaning "generations", 瀬 (se) meaning "swift current, rapids" or 勢 (se) meaning "forces, energy, military strength"... [
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Hayuma m & f JapaneseFrom Japanese 覇 (ha) meaning "rule by might rather than right", 夕 (yu) meaning "evening", 隼 (hayu) meaning "falcon" or 映 (hayu) meaning "a reflection; to reflect" combined with 真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" or 磨 (ma) meaning "to polish, to grind, to brush (teeth)"... [
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Heiltrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
heil "happy, hearty, healthy" and
þruþ "strength."
Herihajaina m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
hajaina meaning "respected, revered".
Herihira m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "power, force" and
hira meaning "song, music".
Herilalaina m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
lalaina meaning "loved, dear".
Herilaza m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
laza meaning "fame, glory, honour".
Herimalala m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
malala meaning "beloved, esteemed".
Herimamy m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
mamy meaning "sweet" or "well-liked".
Herimena m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
mena meaning "red".
Herimino m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
mino meaning "believe".
Herinambinina m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
nambinina meaning "prosperous, lucky".
Herinantenaina m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
nantenaina meaning "hoped for".
Herinirina m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
nirina meaning "desired".
Herisoa m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
soa meaning "good".
Heritanjona m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
tanjona meaning "protrusion of a mountain, cape, peninsula" or "goal, objective".
Herivola m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
vola meaning "silver" or "money".
Herokrates m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun κράτος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Heromenes m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".... [
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