Meaning: strength

Names that mean strength

Strength is one of the most-searched name meanings for a reason—parents want a name that carries resilience, courage, and quiet power. Strength shows up as “strong,” “brave,” “mighty,” “warrior,” and “firm” across the world's languages.

Shades of “strength” in names

Physical might — power, force, mighty.
Courage — brave, bold, fearless.
Resilience — firm, steadfast, enduring.
Protective strength — guardian, defender, warrior.

Boy names that mean strength

EthanHebrew “strong, firm, enduring”

Gabriel“God is my strength”

AndrewGreek “manly, brave”

Ezra“Help”; often grouped with strength names

Oscar“God spear” / divine strength imagery

AzizArabic “powerful, mighty, dear”

ValentineLatin “strong, healthy” (valens)

Barrett“Bear strength” associations

Girl names that mean strength

Audrey“Noble strength” (Old English)

BridgetCeltic “strength, exalted one”

Matilda“Mighty in battle”; nickname Tilly

Valentina“Strong, healthy”

Gabriella“God is my strength”

AndreaFrom Greek “andreia,” courage

Karla / Carla“Free, strong”

Millicent“Strong in work”

Strength names by culture

Origin	Root meaning	Examples
Hebrew	firm, God-given strength	Ethan, Gabriel, Gabriella
Greek	courage, manliness	Andrew, Andrea
Germanic	mighty in battle	Matilda, Maud
Latin	healthy, strong (valens)	Valentine, Valentina
Arabic	powerful, mighty	Aziz, Qawi

Pairing a strong meaning with a soft sound

A name can mean “mighty in battle” and still sound gentle—Matilda, Audrey, and Gabriella all do. If you love a powerful meaning but want everyday softness, look for strength names with sweet nicknames (Matilda → Tilly, Valentina → Val/Tina).

Before you decide

Meanings are interpretations, not guarantees—dictionaries sometimes disagree on roots. Verify in a trusted source, and if the name comes from a language or faith outside your own, confirm pronunciation and cultural fit. A strong name your child can carry confidently for life beats a dramatic meaning that is hard to say.