Names That Mean Strong

This Hebrew form of Ethan is commonly heard in Israel. Other forms are Eitan and Eytan

A powerful Igbo name with spiritual meaning.

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.

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

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

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

Slightly awkward girl's version of a straightforward male name.

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