110+ Best Powerful Names With Strong Meanings

Anusuya Mukherjee
Dec 12, 2023 By Anusuya Mukherjee
Originally Published on Dec 03, 2020
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Giving your child a strong name will ensure that power and good fortune follows them through life.

Naming your child a powerful name will earn them respect. Powerful names also instill children with confidence in themselves and higher, more positive self-esteem.

If you are looking for the best meaningful names for babies, here is a list of names with strong meanings. These names will fill your child with strength and good fortune for life.

You might also want to look at these strong male names and these strong female names.

The Strongest Boys' Names

Attention all baby warriors, Kings, and chiefs. Here is a great list of the best strong male names with and powerful meanings.

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1. Adir (Hebrew origin), a strong name that gives the meaning “mighty”.

2. Amaury (German and French origin), a strong name for boys that gives the meaning “work power”.

3. Atticus (Latin origin), a strong boy name from ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’.

4. Barin (Teutonic origin), a strong baby name that has the meaning “noble fighter”.

5. Batair (Scottish origin), a powerful sounding name for warrior boys that has the meaning “strong warrior”.

6. Berk (Turkish origin), a unique name that has the powerful meaning “firm and solid”.

7. Cathal (Irish origin), a strong name that gives the meaning “powerful in battle”.

8. Carlo (Italian origin), among the tough boy names that mean “manly”.

9. Cyrus (Eastern origin), a powerful name that has the unique meaning “Persian Lord”.

10. Denzel (Cornish origin), a strong name for boys that has the meaning “powerful”.

11. Donal (Irish origin), a warrior baby boy name that has the meaning “proud chief”.

12. Dries (Dutch origin), a very strong willed name that has the meaning “warrior”.

13. Eberado (German origin), a good strong name for boys that means “brave” and “fearless”.

14. Einar (Norwegian origin), a powerful Viking name meaning “warrior”.

15. Emeric (French origin), a strong name that has the meaning “power”.

16. Enzo (Italian origin), a baby name that gives the meaning “winner”.

17. Fadi (Arabic origin), a strong willed name that means “savior”.

18. Farrell (Irish origin), a powerful name for a brave boy that has the meaning “hero”.

19. Fenyang (African origin), a baby name that actually means “conquest”.

20. Flamma (Greek origin), a baby name that means “gladiator”.

21. Gabriel (Hebrew origin), among the powerful names for boys that mean “God is my strength”.

22. Gavi (Hebrew origin), a powerful name which means “God is my strength”.

23. Gus (Gaelic origin), a powerful boy name that has the meaning “one strength”.

24. Hamza (Arabic origin), a powerful boy name that has the meaning “steadfast”.

25. Hercules (Greek origin), a famous powerful name that means “Hera’s glory”.

26. Helmer (Swedish origin), a great and strong willed name that actually means “fighting fury”.

27. Igor (Scandinavian origin), a warrior boy name that has the meaning “heroic warrior”.

28. Imre (Hungarian origin), a strong willed name for a boy that has the meaning “strength”.

29. Ivar (Icelandic origin), a great name for a boy that has the meaning “bow warrior”.

30. Jedrick (Polish origin), a strong name for boys that has the meaning “strong”.

31. Jian (Arabic origin), a magically powerful name that has the meaning “strength”.

32. Julius (Greek origin), the name of a powerful ruler that has the meaning “youthful”.

33. Kawan (Korean origin), a good boy name that means “strong”.

34. Kenji (Japanese origin), a powerful name that gives the meaning “vigorous”.

35. Kendrick (English origin), a powerful and trending name that has the meaning “bold power”.

36. Liam (Irish origin), a strong name for a boy that has the meaning “helmet of will”.

37. Lionel (Latin origin), a famous powerful name that has the meaning “lion”.

38. Makin (Arabic origin0, a unique name for a boy that has the meaning “strong”.

39. Magnus (Latin origin), an ancient powerful name the grove the meaning “greatest”.

40. Maynard (German origin), a name that is as strong as it sounds, it means “brave”.

41. Naois (Celtic origin), a magically powerful name for warriors which means “mythical warrior”.

42. Napoleon (Italian origin), the name of the a highly powerful historic figure.

43. Neron (Spanish origin), a powerful name for boys that has the meaning “strong”.

44. Olis (German origin), a unique name that has the meaning “powerful”.

45. Osiris (Egyptian origin), the name of a powerful Egyptian God, it has the meaning “strong eyesight”.

46. Oswald (English origin), a powerful name for boys that has the meaning “divine power”.

47. Owen (Welsh origin), one of the most popular warrior names that means “strong warrior”.

48. Oz (Hebrew name ), a famous and powerful name of a wizard that has the meaning “strength”.

49. Palebo (Arabic origin), among the strong boy names that gives the meaning “lightning”.

50. Phoenix (Greek origin), the name of a powerful bird that can be reborn, has the meaning “dark red”.

51. Quillon (Latin origin), among the strongest boys’ names that gives the meaning “strength”.

52. Quinlan (Irish origin), a unique name for boys that gives the meaning “fit and strong”.

53. Rinc (Anglo Saxon origin), one of the unique names for boys that has the meaning “mighty warrior”.

54. Rex (lain origin), one of the trendy and strong baby boy names that mean “King”.

55. Ryker (Danish origin), one of the boy names meaning “strong”.

56. Safdar (African origin), one of the strong meaningful names that have the meaning “fighter”.

57. Sewell (English origin), among the most meaningful boy names that gives the meaning “sea strong”.

58. Takeo (Japanese origin), one of the powerful boy names that means “strong as a bamboo”.

59. Thor (Scandinavian origin), among the strong names that give the meaning “thunder”.

60. Uzziah (Hebrew origin), among the tough names that give the meaning “Jehovah is my friend”.

61. Vidar (Scandinavian origin), one of the tough boys’ names meaning “warrior”.

62. Xander (Greek origin), a strong name meaning “defender of mankind”.

63. Yaden (Hebrew origin), one of the boy names that mean “strong”.

64. Zuben (Egyptian name), among the lovely sounding names for “powerful”.

65. Zubery (African origin), one of the strong names for boys that means “strength”.

Powerful Female Names

Little Queens and Goddesses, listen up! Here is a list of the best names for girls with strong meanings.

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66. Adele (German origin), among the powerful girl names that have the meaning “nobility”.

67. Adira (Hebrew origin), among the simple names of strength that mean “strong”.

68. Aeon (Greek origin), a powerful female name meaning “for eternity”.

69. Aila (Scottish origin), one of the pretty yet powerful names that mean “from a place of strength”.

70. Aimilios (Greek origin), among the beautiful names for a girl that has the meaning “strength”.

71. Alexa (Greek origin), among the names that have the strong meaning “defender of man”.

72. Althia (Greek origin), a magical name that carries the meaning “with healing power”.

73. Amelia (Latin origin), one of the girl names that means "strong" and “industrious”.

74. Aphrodite (Greek origin), an amazing name of strength from the Greek goddess of love.

75. Arya (Hebrew origin), one of the girl names full of strength that has the meaning “lioness”.

76. Athena (Greek origin), the name of the Goddess of war, wisdom and domestic crafts.

77. Aza (Arabic origin), among the magical sounding names that have the meaning “powerful”.

78. Bali (Sanskrit organ), among the names that mean “strength”.

79. Bast (Egyptian origin), among the girl names of strength that have the meaning “fire, heat”.

80. Beatrix (Latin origin), a unique name for a girl that has the meaning “traveler”.

81. Bernadette (German origin), one of the girl names filled with strength that has the meaning “brave like a bear”.

82. Billie (English origin), among the names that have the meaning “strength”.

83. Bridget (Irish origin), among the baby names meaning “strength”.

84. Cassandra (Greek origin), one of the beautiful baby names that has the meaning “unheeded prophetess”.

85. Diana (Indo-European origin), one of the baby names of strength that have the meaning “divine”.

86. Earhart (German origin), among the baby names of strength that have the meaning “bravery”.

87. Ebba (German origin), a short and good name that means “strength”.

88. Edrei (Hebrew origin), one of the unique baby names that have the meaning “woman of strength”.

89. Esther (Persian origin), among the magical names of strength that has the meaning “star”.

90. Gavra (Hebrew origin), one of the names for baby girls that has the meaning “God is my strength”.

91. Gavriela (Hebrew origin), among the wonderful baby girl names that mean “God is my strength”.

92. Gesa (German origin), one of the names with a strong meaning of “strength of a spear”.

93. Inanna (Sumerian origin), among the baby names with a strong meaning of “lady of the heavens”.

94. Kaimana (Hawaiian origin), one of the girl name of strength that means “power of the ocean”.

95. Karleen (German origin), one of the strong girl names that mean “womanly strength”.

96. Lenna (German origin), among the strong girl names that have the meaning “lion strength”.

97. Louisa (Latin origin), one of the strong girl names that mean “renowned warrior”.

98. Luana (German origin), a name of strength that has the meaning “graceful warrior”.

99. Mae (Roman origin), one of the girl names of strength from the Roman Goddess of motherhood.

100. Matilda (German origin), one of the girl names that have the meaning “strength, might”.

101. Maya (Latin origin), a name that carries the meanings “larger”, and “great”.

102. Melisende (Hebrew origin), a name that belonged to the Queen of Jerusalem in the 12th century.

103. Michelle (Hebrew origin), among the names of strength that has the meaning “devoted to God”.

104. Minerva (Etruscan origin), one of the unique girl names of strength, the name of the Goddess of war.

105. Nina (Quechuan origin), one of the beautiful names of strength that has the meaning “fire”.

106. Rainey (Latin origin), among the beautiful names of strength that means “Queen”.

107. Ruth (Hebrew origin), one of the names of strength that has the meaning “vision of beauty”.,

108. Sandra (Greek name), a beautiful name of strength that has the meaning “defender of mankind”.

109. Solveig (Scandinavian origin), a magical name of strength that means “strong house”.

110. Tetsu (Japanese origin), among the names for girls that has the meaning “strength of Iron”.

111. Thora (German origin), one of the names inspired by the God of thunder, Thor.

112. Trace (Anglo-Saxon origin), one of the names of strength that means “brave” and “fearless”.

113. Trudy (German origin), a trendy name for girls that means “universal strength”.

114. Tyra (Scandinavian origin), the name of the God of battle and strength.

115. Valencia (Latin origin), a unique name inspired by a city in Spain, means “health”.

116. Valerie (French origin), among the names for girls that has the meaning “health” and “strength”.

117. Xena (Ukrainian origin), a unique and popular name that carries the meaning “guest”.

118. Zora (Slavic origin), a great name of strength that has the meaning “dawn”.

Kidadl has lots of great baby name articles to inspire you. If you liked our suggestions for powerful names with strong meanings, then look at these girl names that mean warrior, or for something different, look at these names that mean rebirth or new beginning.

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Written by Anusuya Mukherjee

Bachelor of Arts and Law specializing in Political Science and Intellectual Property Rights

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Anusuya MukherjeeBachelor of Arts and Law specializing in Political Science and Intellectual Property Rights

With a wealth of international experience spanning Europe, Africa, North America, and the Middle East, Anusuya brings a unique perspective to her work as a Content Assistant and Content Updating Coordinator. She holds a law degree from India and has practiced law in India and Kuwait. Anusuya is a fan of rap music and enjoys a good cup of coffee in her free time. Currently, she is working on her novel, "Mr. Ivory Merchant".

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