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Haixia f Chinese
From Chinese 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 霞 (xiá) meaning "rosy clouds, mist" or 侠 (xiá) meaning "heroic, chivalrous, brave"... [more]

Haiying f & m Chinese
From Chinese 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero" or 鹰 (yīng) meaning "eagle, hawk, falcon"... [more]

Hámóðr m Old Norse
Old Norse combination of ha (Germanic element) and móðr "mind; wrath; courage".

Han m Thai
Means "brave, daring" in Thai.

Haojie m & f Chinese
From Chinese 浩 (hào) meaning "great, numerous, vast" or 豪 (háo) meaning "brave, heroic, chivalrous" combined with 杰 (jié) meaning "heroic, outstanding"... [more]

Harbir m Indian (Sikh)
From the name of the Hindu god Hari combined with Sanskrit वीर (vīra) meaning "hero, man, brave".

Hardaric m Germanic
Derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" 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."

Hardbert m Germanic
Derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" combined with Old High German beraht "bright."

Hardfrid m Germanic
Derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" combined with Old High German fridu "peace."

Hardgrim m Germanic
Derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" combined with Old Norse grîma "mask."

Hardmund m Germanic
Derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" combined with Old High German mund "protection."

Hardmut m Germanic
Variant of Hartmut; derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" combined with Gothic môds (mut in New High German) "mind, spirit".

Hardrad m Germanic
Derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."

Hardulf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."

Haribald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hari "army" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Hartgar m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy" combined with garo meaning "ready, prepared".... [more]

Hartger m Germanic, Dutch (Rare), Frisian (Rare)
Derived from the Germanic element hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy" combined with ger meaning "spear"... [more]

Harvir m & f Indian (Sikh)
From the name of the Hindu god Hari combined with Sanskrit वीर (vīra) meaning "hero, man, brave".

Hasudungan m Batak
Means "beloved, daring, special" in Batak.

Hayahito m Japanese
From Japanese 早 (haya) meaning "already, now", 隼 (haya) meaning "falcon" or 勇 (haya) meaning "brave" combined with 人 (hito) meaning "person" or 仁 (hito) meaning "benevolence". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Hayao m Japanese
From Japanese 隼 (haya) meaning "falcon" or 勇 (haya) meaning "brave" combined with 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly", 男 (o) meaning "male", 夫 (o) meaning "man, husband" or 郎 (o) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]

Hayoung f Korean
From Sino-Korean 夏 meaning "summer; great, grand, big" and 英 (yeong) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero". Other combinations are possible

Heardbeorht m Anglo-Saxon
From Old English heard "brave, hardy" and beorht "bright". Cognate to Germanic Hardbert.

Hearding m Anglo-Saxon (Rare)
Derived from the Old English element heard meaning "hard, strong, bold" combined with the name-forming suffix ing.

Heardræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements heard "brave, hardy" and‎ ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom"... [more]

Heardwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements heard "brave, hardy" and wulf "wolf". Cognate to Germanic Hardulf.

Hedrek m Cornish
Derived from Celtic hedr, meaning "bold".

Heimbald m Germanic
Derived from Gothic haims "home, house" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Helmbald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German helm "helmet, protection" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Heth m Biblical
Means "trembling, fear" in Hebrew, ultimately derived from חתת (hatat) meaning "to deplete of courage".... [more]

Hidekazu m Japanese
From Japanese 豪 (hide) meaning "magnificent, bold" combined with 一 (kazu) meaning "one". Other kanji combinations are also possible.... [more]

Hideyuu m Japanese
From Japanese 秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" combined with 勇 (yuu) meaning "brave". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Hildard m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse hildr "battle" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Hildebald m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse hildr "battle" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Hildebold m Medieval German
A dithematic name form from the Germanic name elements hild "battle" and bald "bold".

Hiroa f Japanese
From Japanese 裕 (hiro) meaning "courage" combined with 愛 (a) meaning "love, affection". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Hiyuu m & f Japanese
From Japanese 一 (hiyuu) meaning "one", 妃 (hi) meaning "queen, princess", 緋 (hi) meaning "scarlet, cardinal", 飛 (hi) meaning "fly", 姫 (hi) meaning "princess" or 陽 (hi) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 優 (yuu) meaning "gentleness, lithe, superior", 夕 (yuu) meaning "evening", 有 (yuu) meaning "exist", 勇 (yuu) meaning "brave", 雄 (yuu) meaning "hero, manly", 悠 (yuu) meaning "distant, leisurely", 裕 (yuu) meaning "abundant, rich" or 遊 (yuu) meaning "play"... [more]

Hlífþrasa f Old Norse
Old Norse combination of hlíf "cover, shelter, protection, esp. shield" and þrasa "to snort, to talk big, to make a bold show".

Ho m Korean
From Sino-Korean 虎 "tiger; brave, fierce" or 皓 "bright, clear".... [more]

Hojin m Korean
From Sino-Korean 虎 "tiger; brave, fierce" or 皓 "bright, clear" and 進 "advance, make progress, enter" or 振 "raise, excite, arouse action" (jin).

Ho'néoxháaestse m Cheyenne
Means "Brave Wolf" in Cheyenne.

Hongxia f & m Chinese
From Chinese 红 (hóng) meaning "red, vermillion, blush" or 宏 (hóng) meaning "wide, spacious, great, vast" combined with 侠 (xiá) meaning "hero, knight, brave, chivalrous" or 霞 (xiá) meaning "rosy clouds, mist"... [more]

Hongying f & m Chinese
From Chinese 红 (hóng) meaning "red, vermillon, blush", 鸿 (hóng) meaning "wild swan, great, vast", or 弘 (hóng) meaning "enlarge, expand, great" combined with 樱 (yīng) meaning "cherry blossom", 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero", or 映 (yìng) meaning "reflect light"... [more]

Hu m Chinese
Derived from the Chinese character 虎 (hǔ) meaning "tiger; brave" or 祜 (hù) meaning "favor from heaven; blessing". ... [more]

Hubald m Medieval French, Medieval English, Medieval German
Derived from Old German hugu meaning "mind, heart" and Old High German bald meaning "bold".

Hugbald m Old High German
Derived from the Old High German elements hugu "mind, spirit, thought" and bald "bold, brave".

Huiying f Chinese
From Chinese 辉 (huī) meaning "brightness" or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit" combined with 瑛 (yīng) meaning "jade" or 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero"... [more]

Huiyong f Chinese
From the Chinese 蕙 (huì), the name of a kind of fragrant orchid, or 惠 (huì) meaning "benefit, favour, kindness" and 勇 (yǒng) meaning "brave, courageous, valiant, fierce".

Hunibald m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element refers to the Huns, who derive their name from Germanic hûn "giant." Other possibilities are Old Norse hûnn "bear cub" and Celtic kuno "high." It's also possible that the first element is a blend of hûn with Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (see Kunibert)... [more]

Hvatmóðr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements hvatr "active, brisk, vigorous, manly" and móðr "mind, spirit, courage".

Hwætmann m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English hwæt "sharp, bold, brave" and mann "man".

Hye-yeong f Korean
From Sino-Korean 惠 (hye) "favor, benefit, confer kindness" or 慧 (hye) "bright, intelligent" and 英 (yeong) "petal, flower, leaf; brave, a hero".

Hygebald m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements hyge "thought, mind" and beald "bold". This was the name of a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon saint, also known as Hybald.

Hysenoð m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements hyse "warrior, young man" and noð "boldness, daring".

Ibuki f & m Japanese
From Japanese 伊吹 (ibuki) meaning "Chinese juniper", or 息 (i) meaning "breath", 衣 (i) meaning "clothing", 勇 (i) meaning "brave", 聖 (i) meaning "holy, sacred", 唯 (i) meaning "ordinary, usual", 雪 (i) meaning "snow", or 美 (i) meaning "beauty" combined with 吹 (buki) meaning "to blow (such as an instrument)"... [more]

Ichiyuu m Japanese
From Japanese 一 (ichi) meaning "one" combined with 勇 (yuu) meaning "brave", 幽 (yuu) meaning "dark", 祐 (yuu) meaning "divine intervention, protection", 遊 (yuu) meaning "to play" or 雄 (yuu) meaning "hero, manly"... [more]

Inderbir m & f Indian (Sikh)
From the name of the Hindu god Indra combined with Sanskrit वीर (vira) meaning "hero, man, brave".

Indushi m Hindi
Means "brave, courageous".

Ingalbald m Medieval French
An elongation of Old Icelandic ing(i), of uncertain origin but perhaps identical with the god name Ing or Yngvi, also of uncertain origin + Old High German bald "bold".

Ingbald m Medieval French
Old Icelandic ing(i), of uncertain origin but perhaps identical with the god name Ing or Yngvi, also of uncertain origin + Old High German bald "bold".

Ingimóð f Old Norse
Combination of Ing and the Germanic name element móðr "mind, spirit, courage".

Ingobald m Germanic
Derived from the name of the Norse god Ing combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave." The first element might also refer to the Ingaevones, a Germanic tribe mentioned by Tacitus in his "Germania."

Inho m & f Korean
From 仁 "humaneness, benevolence, kindness" and 浩 "great, numerous, vast, abundant" or 豪 "brave, heroic, chivalrous" (ho)

Isami m & f Japanese
In the case for males, this uncommonly used name is used as 勇 "yuu, isa.mu" meaning "bravery, be in high spirits, courage, heroism", although it's more often used as Isamu. Rarer examples of Isami include 勇海 with 海 (kai, umi) meaning "ocean, sea" and 功己 with 功 (isao) meaning "achievement, credit, honour, merits" and 己 (ki, onore, mi) meaning "self, serpent, snake."... [more]

Isanbald m Germanic
Derived from the Old German elements isarn meaning "iron" and bald meaning "bold, brave."

Isane f Japanese
"courage"; "sound"

Isanhard m Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Isata m Japanese
From Japanese 勇 (isa) meaning "brave" combined with 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Isato m Japanese
From Japanese 勇 (isa) meaning "brave" combined with 人 (to) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Isaya m Japanese
From Japanese 勇 (isa) meaning "courage" combined with 也 (ya) meaning "also". This name can be formed with other kanji combinations as well.

Ishard m Germanic
The first element is derived from îs "ice", but it might also be a short form of isan (see Isanhard). The second element is derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

I-yeong f Korean
From Sino-Korean 俐 "smooth; active; clever, sharp" and 英 "petal, flower, leaf; brave, a hero".

Jasarat m & f Persian (Rare)
Means "boldness, daring" in Persian, borrowed from Arabic جَسَارَة (jasāra).

Jasiri f Swahili
Means "bold, courageous" in Swahili.

Jasser m Arabic
An ancient Arab name meaning "brave", "valiant, "dauntless", "fearless", and "daring".

Jasura f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek jasur meaning "brave, courageous".

Jasvir m & f Indian (Sikh)
From Sanskrit यशस् (yaśas) meaning "fame, praise, glory" combined with वीर (vira) meaning "hero, man, brave".

Jesuardo m Italian
A rare given name, Latin spelling. Was found in Leonforte, Enna, Sicily in 1764 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8D-XQ59-Q?i=511&cat=1004469 (right side). It can be a given name or a surname... [more]

Jianhao m Chinese
From Chinese 建 (jiàn) meaning "build, establish" or 健 (jiàn) meaning "strong, healthy" combined with 豪 (háo) meaning "brave, heroic, chivalrous" or 浩 (hào) meaning "great, numerous, vast"... [more]

Jianying f & m Chinese
From Chinese 建 (jiàn) meaning "build, establish" or 剑 (jiàn) meaning "sword, dagger, sabre" combined with 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero" or 瀛 (yíng) meaning "ocean, sea"... [more]

Jiaying f & m Chinese
From Chinese 佳 or 嘉 (jiā) meaning "good, auspicious, beautiful" or 家 (jiā) meaning "home, family" combined with 颖 (yǐng) meaning "clever, gifted", 莹 (yíng) meaning "bright, lustrous", or 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero"... [more]

Jigme m & f Tibetan, Bhutanese
From Tibetan འཇིགས་མེད ('jigs-med) meaning "fearless, brave".

Jingyong f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 静 (jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle" and 勇 (yǒng) meaning "brave, courageous, valiant, fierce".

Jin-ho m & f Korean
From Sino-Korean 珍 "precious, valuable, rare" (jin), and 浩 "great, numerous, vast, abundant" or 豪 "brave, heroic, chivalrous" (ho)

Jinying f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 金 (jīn) meaning "gold, metal, money" or 缙 (jìn) meaning "red silk" and 滢 (yíng) meaning "clean, pure water; lucid, glossy" or 英 (yīng) meaning "hero, brave" or "flower, leaf, petal".

Jongyoung m Korean
From Sino-Korean 宗 (jong) meaning "lineage, ancestry" combined with 英 (yeong) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero" or 榮 (yeong) meaning "glory, honour, flourish, prosper". Other Hanja combinations possible

Kachar m Armenian
"brave"

Kaigal-ool m Tuvan
Means "brave boy" from Tuvan кайгал (kaygal) meaning "brave" combined with оол (ool) meaning "boy, son".

Kairat m Kazakh, Kyrgyz
Means "strength, power, courage" in Kazakh and Kyrgyz.

Kamas m Somali
Kamas is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [more]

Karanveer m Punjabi, Indian (Sikh)
Possibly from Sanskrit करण (karana) meaning "clever, skillful" and वीर (vira) "hero, man, brave".

Kenau f West Frisian, Dutch (Rare)
The first element of this name is derived from Germanic kuni meaning "family, kin, race, kind", which is not to be confused with Germanic kuoni meaning "brave". The second element is derived from either Germanic wîh meaning "holy" or Germanic wîg meaning "warrior."... [more]

Khatanzorig m Mongolian
From Mongolian хатан (khatan) meaning "hard, inflexible" and зориг (zorig) meaning "courage, resolution". The first element can also mean "queen, lady", "pliable, flexible", or "male tiger".

Khohuun m Yakut
Means "industrious, brave".

Kiçibatir m Karachay-Balkar
From the Karachay-Balkar кичи (kiçi) meaning "junior, younger, smaller" and батыр (batır) meaning "brave" or "hero".

Kitchi m Algonquin
Means "brave" in Algonquin.

Koamalu m Hawaiian (Rare)
Means "brave strength," from koa meaning "brave, bold, fearless, valiant" and malu meaning "shelter, protection, peace, control, strength."

Kulbir m & f Indian (Sikh), Punjabi
From Sanskrit कुल (kula) meaning "family" and वीर (vīra) meaning "hero, brave".

Kunibald m Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Kunibrand m Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with Old Norse brand "sword."

Kunifrid m Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with Old High German fridu "peace."

Kunihard m Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Kunihild f Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with Old Norse hildr "battle."

Kunimund m Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with Old High German mund "protection."

Kunirad m Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with Old High German rât "counsel."

Kunitrud f Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with þruþ "strength."

Kunizza f Medieval German
Diminutive of names formed with the name element kuni "clan, family" or kuoni "brave".

Kunulf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."

Kuonrat m Old High German
Derived from the Germanic name elements kuoni "bold, brave, strong" and rât "counsel".

Kuraus m Arthurian Cycle
A British knight from Gagunne, encountered by Lancelot early in his adventures. Lancelot came across Kuraus and Orphilet fighting in a clearing. They were both ready to collapse from exhaustion, and Lancelot made them stop fighting.... [more]

Kürşat m Turkish
From Old Turkic kür meaning "valiant, brave" combined with the title şad meaning "governor, leader". This is the name of a legendary hero in Turkish literature.

Kurstan m Kyrgyz
Basically means "country of the brave", derived from the Old Turkic adjective kur meaning "brave, unwavering, powerful" combined with the Persian suffix ستان‎ (stan) meaning "place of, country".

Kurstanbek m Kyrgyz
Combination of Kurstan with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master". As such, the meaning of this name is basically "leader of the land of the brave".

Landhard m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element land "land" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Lanying f Chinese
From Chinese 兰 or 蘭 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" or 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" combined with 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero"... [more]

Leffert m Dutch, North Frisian
From an older name composed of liob "dear, beloved" and heri "army" or hart "strong, brave".

Leodbeald m Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Old English form of Leopold, derived from the elements lēod "man, chief, leader" or "people, nation" (from leudīz) and beald "bold, brave"... [more]

Leodheard m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Liuthard, derived from the elements leod "man, chief, leader" or "people, nation" (from leudīz) and heard "brave, hardy".

Leofnoth m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements leof "dear, agreeable, beloved" and noð "courage". Leuca, Leofeca and Leofa are diminutive forms.

Lianying f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 联 (lián) meaning "connect, join, ally" and 英 (yīng) meaning "hero, brave" or "flower, leaf, petal".

Lindbeald m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements lind "linden tree, shield (made from linden wood)" and beald "brave, bold".

Lingjen m & f Manipuri
Means "courage" in Meitei.

Lingjenkhonba m Manipuri
Means "gathering of courage" in Meitei.

Linyong f Chinese
From the Chinese 琳 (lín) meaning "beautiful jade, gem" and 勇 (yǒng) meaning "brave, courageous, valiant, fierce".

Lismod f Medieval French (?), Medieval Flemish (?)
Recorded in the genitive form Lismudis in a 12th-century Latin source. It is theorized that the first element is Old French (e)lis(i), derived from the name Elisabeth, and the second element derives from Old High German muot "spirit; courage, boldness".

Liubhart m Germanic
Derived from Old High German liub (also found written as leub, see Goteleib) meaning "dear, beloved" combined with Gothic hardus or hard (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Liutbald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German liut "people" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Liuthard m Germanic
Derived from Old High German liut "people" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Liutmod f Medieval German, Medieval, Old High German
Old High German liut "people" + Old High German muot "spirit; courage, boldness".

Liying f Chinese
From Chinese 丽 (lì) meaning "beautiful, lovely" or 荔 (lì) meaning "lychee" combined with 颖 (yǐng) meaning "clever, skillful, tip, ear of grain" or 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero"... [more]

Lofo m & f Malagasy
Means "courage, persistence" in Malagasy.

Luying f Chinese
From Chinese 露 (lù) meaning "dew" combined with 樱, 櫻 (yīng) meaning "cherry, cherry blossom", 瑛 (yīng) meaning "jade", 罂, 罌 (yīng) meaning "poppy", 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero", or 颖 (yǐng) meaning "clever, skillful, ear of grain, tip"... [more]

Mabagani m Maranao
Means "brave" in Maranao.

Machthard m Germanic
Old High German name composed of the elements maht "might, strength" and hard "brave, hardy".

Madalbald m Germanic
Derived from Gothic mathl "meeting place" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Madalhard m Germanic
Derived from Gothic mathl "meeting place" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Maganbald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German magan or megin "strength" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Maganhard m Germanic
Derived from Old High German magan or megin "strength" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Magiting m Tagalog
Means "brave, heroic" in Tagalog.

Mahbeer m Kashmiri
Meaning "Brave".

Māia m & f Maori (Modern)
Means "capable, brave" in Māori. Variant of Te Maia; also Māia.

Maia f Maori
Means "courage, bravery" in Maori.

Makoa m Hawaiian
From the word meaning "fearless, courageous, aggressive."

Manovir m Sanskrit, Hinduism, Indian, Marathi, Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, Gujarati, Sinhalese, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada
MEANING - "brave by heart", courageous person, bold. Here मनः means by heart or mind + वीर means brave, courageous, warrior

Manvir m & f Indian (Sikh)
From Sanskrit मनस् (manas) meaning "mind, intellect, spirit" and वीर (vira) meaning "hero, man, brave".

Marcahard m Germanic
The first element is derived from either Celtic marca "horse" (which is marah in Old High German) or from marka "border." The second element comes from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Mardoy f Uzbek
Derived from mard meaning "fearless, brave" and oy meaning "moon".

Matonat f Uzbek
Means "fortitude, courage" in Uzbek.

Mayrkhan m Chechen (Rare)
Derived from Chechen майра (mayra) meaning "husband, brave man" combined with the Turkic title khan meaning "leader, ruler".

Mayrsolt m Chechen
Derived from Chechen майра (mayra) meaning "husband, brave man" combined with a short form of the Arabic title سُلْطَان (sulṭān) "Sultan, king, ruler".

Medardus m Germanic (Latinized)
Latinized form of Machthard. However, it should be noted that there are sources that have something different to say about the Germanic name that lies at the root of Medardus... [more]

Mediferiash-work f Amharic
Means "your means of being bold is gold" in Amharic.

Meinbald m Medieval, Medieval German, Old High German
Old High German megin, magan "strength, might, power" + Old High German bald "bold".

Meiying f Chinese
From Chinese 美 (měi) meaning "beautiful" or 梅 (méi) meaning "plum, apricot" combined with 盈 (yíng) meaning "full, plentiful, surplus", 莹 (yíng) meaning "lustre of gems", 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero", 瑛 (yīng) meaning "jade" or 颖 (yǐng) meaning "clever, skillful, ear of grain, tip"... [more]

Meiyong f Chinese
From the Chinese 美 (měi) meaning "beauty, beautiful" or 玫 (méi) meaning "rose" and 永 (yǒng) meaning "long, eternal, forever", 勇 (yǒng) meaning "brave, courageous, valiant, fierce" or 雍 (yōng) meaning "harmony, union, harmonious".

Mengyong f Chinese
From the Chinese 梦 (mèng) meaning "dream" and 勇 (yǒng) meaning "brave, courageous, valiant, fierce".

Menippos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μένος (menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage, force" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse"... [more]

Menoikeus m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "strength of the house", derived from Greek μένος (menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage, force" and οἶκος (oikos) meaning "house, home".

Menoitios m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek μένος (menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage, force" and οἶτος (oitos) meaning "fate, doom".

Menos m Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek μένος (menos) "mind, strength, courage, force". This was the name of the 19th winner of the Olympic Stadion in the 8th-century BCE.

Mertcan m Turkish
Turkish name with the combination of Mert and Can. Means "brave soul".

Mêrxas m Kurdish
Derived from Kurdish mêrxas meaning "brave".

Migil m Somali
Migil is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [more]

Min-ho m Korean
From Sino-Korean 珉 "stone resembling jade" or 敏 "fast, quick, clever, smart" (min), and 豪 "brave, heroic, chivalrous" or 鎬 "stove; bright" (ho).

Módís f Icelandic (Modern)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements móðr "mind; spirit; courage; wrath" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".

Modun m Yakut
Means "strong, brave" in Yakut.

Mongolia f English (Rare)
This name derives from the country of Mongolia, located in east-central Asia. It is derived from 'Mongol' (as in the Mongol Empire) which is said to originate from Mongolian mong/монг meaning "brave."

Mönkhzorig m Mongolian
Means "eternal courage" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and зориг (zorig) meaning "courage".

Moody m English
From the surname Moody, which is from the Old English modig, "impetuous, brave".

Mórekr m Old Norse
Old Norse combination of móðr "mind"; "wrath"; "courage" and ríkr "mighty", "distinguished", "rich".

Morið f Faroese (Rare)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements móðr "mind, courage" and fríðr "beautiful".

Móða f Old Norse
Old Norse short form of names containing the name element móðr meaning "mind; wrath; courage".

Móðgunnr f Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse móðr "mind; wrath; courage" and gunnr "battle" (see also Móðguðr).

Móðvitnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from móðr "mind; wrath; courage") and vitnir ("wolf"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.

Moxie f American (Modern)
Meaning "nerve, courage, pep, daring, spirit". A relatively modern American slang term that came around c. 1925-30 after 'Moxie', a brand of soft drink. The term fell into common usage following an aggressive marketing campaign associating the brand name Moxie with the traits that now define the term... [more]

Mürüvvet f Turkish
Means "generosity" or "familial joy, happiness" in Turkish, referring to the joy felt by parents when a child reaches a certain stage in their life (such as circumcision or marriage). The word is ultimately derived from Arabic مروءة (murūʿa) meaning "courage, chivalry, valour".

Musongwe m Kaguru
Means "fearless man" in Chikaguru.

Myūji m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
First given to and made known by musician Myuji (美勇士), born Myūji Kuwana (桑名 美勇士) (1981-).... [more]

Náhkȯxháaestse m Cheyenne
Means "Brave Bear" in Cheyenne.

Najdat m Arabic
Means "bravery, courage in battle" in Arabic.

Nan m & f Dutch, West Frisian
Dutch short form of Johannes or Johanna.... [more]

Nandhard m Germanic
Derived from Gothic nand "bravery" (or from Gothic nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare") combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Nantelm m Germanic, Old High German, Medieval French, Medieval Italian, Frankish (?)
Derived from Proto-Germanic nanþaz "brave, daring" and Old High German, Old Saxon helm "helmet".

Nantelma f Medieval Italian
Derived from Proto-Germanic *nanþ- "brave; daring" and Old High German helm "helmet".

Nanthild f Frankish, History
From a Germanic name which meant "brave in battle", composed of the elements nanð "daring, brave, bold" (or Gothic nand "bravery", or Gothic nanthjan/nanþjan "to venture, to risk, to dare") and hild "battle"... [more]

Nantier m Medieval French
Old French form of a Germanic name composed of the elements nand meaning "daring, brave" and heri "army".

Nazhud m Chechen (Rare)
Means "supporter, rescuer" or "brave" from Arabic نَاجَدَ (nājada) meaning "to help, aid, assist".

Neboje m Serbian
From Serbian не (ne) meaning "not" and бој (boj), from бојати се (bojati se), meaning "to fear". Therefore the name means "fearless".

Neroli f English (Australian)
From the name of an essential oil distilled from orange blossom, which was derived from the Italian place name Nerola, itself probably meaning "strong" or "brave" from Sabine nero (compare Nero)... [more]

Nischinth m Telugu, Hindi
Niscihnth mean "brave and non-worriful"

Noena f East Frisian, West Frisian (Rare)
Originally a diminutive of names containing the Germanic name element nand "daring, brave", ultimately from Proto-Germanic *nanþaz "daring", used as a given name in its own right.

Nothelm m Anglo-Saxon
Probably derived from Old English noð "boldness, daring" and helm "helmet, protection".

Noðgyð f Anglo-Saxon
Composed of the Old English elements noð meaning "boldness, daring" and guð meaning "battle"... [more]

Nothhelm m History (Ecclesiastical), Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English noð "boldness, daring" and helm "helmet". This was the name of an 8th-century saint and Archbishop of Canterbury.

Nuanying f Chinese
From the Chinese 暖 (nuǎn) meaning "warm, genial" and 英 (yīng) meaning "brave, hero" or "flower, leaf, petal".

Oaván m Sami
From Sami oaván meaning "brave".

Odbald m Medieval German
A dithematic name formed from the name elements aud "heritage, wealth" and bald "bold".

Odelbald m Medieval, Old High German, Medieval German, Medieval French
Old High German uodal "heritage, homestead" + Old High German bald "bold".

O'g'lon m Uzbek
Means "brave young man" in Uzbek, also an epithet denoting royal lineage or being a descendant of Genghis Khan.

Ohitekah m Sioux
Means "brave, fierce, warlike" in Lakota. From the Lakota ohítikA 'to be brave, fierce, bold, daring, furious, foolhardy, violent; terrifying, ferocious, warlike, recklessly bold'.

Oklahoma f English (American, Rare)
From the name of the state in the central United States. It is derived from Choctaw okla "people, nation" and humma "red, crimson, scarlet, ruddy" and by extension "honored, brave".

Oktár m Medieval Hungarian
Of uncertain origin and meaning; theories include a derivation from Turkic-Mongolian *öktem "strong, brave, imperious; proud, boastful; pride" and the verb ökte- / oktä- "to encourage"... [more]

Ongat m Thai
Means "brave, valiant, dignified" in Thai.

Ordnoð m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ord "point (of a weapon)" and noð "boldness, daring".

Osbald m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English os "god" and beald "bold, brave". This name was borne by an 8th-century king of Northumbria.

Osbeald m Anglo-Saxon
Original form of Osbald derived from the Old English elements os "god" and beald "bold, brave" meaning "boldness of god, god's bravery"... [more]

Osmod m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements os "god" and mōd "mind, spirit, courage" (from mōdaz)... [more]

Otnand m Old High German, Medieval, Medieval German
Old High German ōt, Old Saxon ōd "wealth, riches" + Proto-Germanic nanþ- "brave, daring".

Özer m Turkish
From Turkish öz meaning "essence, kernel, self" and er meaning "man, hero, brave".

Pammenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek πᾶν (pan) meaning "all, every" and μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain"... [more]

Pawiro m Javanese
From Javanese pawira meaning "hero, warrior, brave".

Penda m African
Penda is a shortend name of the Name Pendapala meaning "to be brave" or "be brave" in the ovomba language, indigeonous to the ovamo peolple of Namibia. ... [more]

Phachoen m Thai
Means "confront, face, brave" in Thai.

Phira m Thai
From Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior", ultimately from Sanskrit वीर (vira).

Phirachai m Thai
From Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".

Phirachat m Thai
From Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ฉัตร (chat) referring to a type of tiered umbrella traditionally associated with royalty.

Phirada f Thai
From Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" combined with ดา (da) meaning "delight, joy".

Phiraphat m Thai
From Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ภัทร (phat) meaning "good, excellent, prosperous".

Phiraphon m Thai
From Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".

Phiraphong m Thai
From Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and พงศ์ or รพงษ์ (phong) meaning "lineage, family, ancestry".

Phirasak m Thai
From Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power".

Phirawat m Thai
From Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and วัฒน์ (wat) meaning "prosperity, culture, development".

Phirawut m Thai
From Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and วุฒิ (wut) meaning "prosperity, wisdom, knowledge".

Polvon m Uzbek (Rare)
Uzbek form of Palvan, which is a medieval Persian contraction of the Persian name Pahlavan (see Pahlavon).... [more]

Polvonbek m Uzbek (Rare)
The first element of this name is derived from either the name Polvon or the Uzbek word polvon meaning "strong, heroic, brave" as well as "strong man, wrestler"... [more]

Prawira m Indonesian
Means "heroic, brave" in Indonesian.

Pros m Gascon
Derived from Gascon pros "brave, valiant".

Prude f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from either Old French prude, the feminine form of the adjective pruz "brave; valiant" or from Old French preu "brave; valiant, chivalrous" (ultimately from Late Latin prōde "profitable, useful").

Qarabatir m Karachay-Balkar
From the Karachay-Balkar къара (qara) meaning "black" and батыр (batır) meaning "brave" or "hero".

Qiangying f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 蔷 (qiáng) meaning "rose" or 嫱 (qiáng) meaning "lady" and 英 (yīng) meaning "hero, brave" or "flower, petal, leaf", 瑛 (yīng) meaning "luster of crystals", 莺 (yīng) meaning "oriole, green finch" or 潆 (yíng) meaning "tiny stream, swirl around".

Qiaoying f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 巧 (qiǎo) meaning "artful, skillful, clever" and 滢 (yíng) meaning "clear, pure water, lucid", 迎 (yíng) meaning "receive, welcome" or 英 (yīng) meaning "hero, brave" or "flower, leaf, petal".

Qinying f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 勤 (qín) meaning "industrious, diligent, attentive" and 英 (yīng) meaning "brave, hero" or "flower, leaf, petal".

Qorxmaz m Azerbaijani
Means "brave, intrepid, fearless" in Azerbaijani.

Rabren m Serbian
Likely to come from "храбар" ("hrabrar"), which means "brave".

Radbald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German rât "counsel" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Radhard m Germanic
Derived from Old High German rât "counsel" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Raghuveer m Hindi, Rajasthani
Means "hero of the Raghu dynasty", from the name Raghu combined with Sanskrit वीर (vira) "hero, man, brave"... [more]

Raginbald m Germanic
Derived from Gothic ragin (regin in Old High German) "advice" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Rajbir m & f Indian (Sikh)
From Sanskrit राज (rāja) meaning "king" and वीर (vīra) meaning "hero, man, brave".

Rambald m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element hraban or hramn "raven" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Rambaldo m Venetian (Archaic), Medieval Italian (Tuscan)
From the Ancient Germanic Ragimbald, comprised of ragin "advice" and bald "bold".

Regenbeald m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements reġn "wondrous, mighty; very" (from raginą "council, advice, decision") and beald "bold, brave." Cognate to Germanic Raginbald.

Regenheard m Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Derived from the Old English elements reġn "wondrous, might; very" (from Old Germanic raginą "council, advice, decision") and heard "hard, firm, brave, hardy"... [more]

Regimbald m Medieval German
It could mean "Bold advice". It likely comes from the Germanic elements ragin meaning "advice, counsel", and bald meaning "bold".... [more]

Rembold m Medieval German
Derived from the Old German elements regin "advice, counsel, decision" and bold "bold".

Rendon m Popular Culture
Used in the role-playing game Dragon Age: Origins (2009). Possibly derived from the Spanish rendón meaning "bold, daring".

Reoto m Japanese
From Japanese 令 (re) meaning "orders, ancient laws, command, decree", 伶 (re) meaning "actor", 澪 (re) meaning "water route, shipping channel", 獅 (reo) meaning "lion", 玲 (reo, re) meaning "the tinkling of jade", 礼 (re) meaning "salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration", 蓮 (reo, re) meaning "lotus", 鈴 (re) meaning "bell" or 麗 (re) meaning "lovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent", 央 (o) meaning "centre, middle" or 勇 (o) meaning "brave" combined with 音 (oto) meaning "sound", 人 (to) meaning "person", 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation or 琥 (to) meaning "jewelled utensil"... [more]

Ricbald m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Richeard m Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Possible Old English cognate of Richard, derived from the Old English elements ric "king, ruler" and heard "hard, brave".

Ricmot f Old High German, Old Swedish
Combination of rīhhi "mighty, distinguished, rich" and muot "excitement, concern, wrath; courage".

Rihárd m Hungarian
Variant of Richárd, meaning "brave ruler".

Rish m Hindi
Meaning "Brave Ruler".

Ritheak m Khmer
Means "achievement, glory, courage, strength" in Khmer.

Rombald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hrôm "fame, glory" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Romhard m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hrôm "fame, glory" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Rǫskva f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from rǫskr "brave". In Norse mythology Rǫskva is a farmer's daughter; Thor takes her and her brother Þjálfi with him as servants when he goes to Utgarðaloki.

Rotbald m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element hrôthi "fame" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Rothard m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element hrôthi "fame" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Rudrakshi f Hinduism (Sanskritized)
From Sanskrit रूद्राक्षी(Rūdrākṣī) meaning "power, fearless, fierce". Etymologically means "tear of lord Rudra(Shiva" and metaphorically means "Goddess Shakti or Parvati".

Ruiying f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 睿 (ruì) meaning "shrewd, astute, clever", 瑞 (ruì) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious" or 蕤 (ruí) meaning "drooping leaves, delicate" and 瑛 (yīng) meaning "luster of gems, crystal", 莹 (yíng) meaning "luster of gems, bright, lustrous" or 英 (yīng) meaning "hero, brave" or "flower, petal, leaf".

Rumánzi m Kiga
Means "brave one" in Rukiga.

Rumbold m History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "bold fame" from the Germanic elements "hrom", meaning "fame" and "bald", meaning "bold". This is the name of a Hiberno-Scottish saint from around 8th century, though his nationality is unknown.

Rykard m English
Two elements: "ryc" meaning "ruler" or "king" and "hard" meaning "strong" or "brave"

Sadrabald m Old High German, Medieval, Medieval French
Proto-Germanic sadaz "full, sated", related to Latin satis "sufficiently, adequately" + Old High German bald "bold".

Safdar m Persian, Urdu
Means "valiant, brave" in Persian.

Saribotir m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek sari meaning "yellow" or "best" and botir meaning "hero, warrior" or "brave, fearless".

Schweder m East Frisian, Frisian
Derived from Old Saxon swîth "strong" and either heri "army" or hard (cognate of Old Frisian herd) "hardy; brave".

Sekhemib-perenmaat m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian sḫm-jb-pr.n-mꜣꜥt "the one daring of heart for whom Maat has come forth" or "the one daring of heart going forth for Maat", derived from the Egyptian sḫm "powerful", jb "heart, mind", either pr.n "has gone forth" or pr n "going forth for", and the Egyptian Goddess Maat from mꜣꜥt... [more]

Sekheperenre m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian sḫm-pr.n-rꜥ, possibly meaning "(the one) daring forth to Ra", from Egyptian sḫm "powerful" combined with prj "to come forth" combined with the Egyptian God Ra... [more]

Sem-yeto m Suisun
Meaning, "brave hand" or "fierce hand."

Sentell m & f French
“Brave men”

Seok-yeong f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 夕 "evening" or 昔 "ancient" (seok) and 瑛 "luster of gem; crystal" or 英 "petal, flower, leaf; brave" (yeong).

Shajaa f Arabic
Means "brave" in Arabic.

Shaji m Indian
Means "brave, intrepid" in Persian.

Shajia f Urdu (Rare), Bengali (Rare)
Possibly from Arabic شَجَاعَة (šajāʿa) meaning "courage, bravery".

Shaoying f Chinese
From the Chinese 绍 (shào) meaning "continue, join" and 英 (yīng) meaning "hero, brave" and "flower, leaf, petal".

Shawas m Arabic
Means "proud, audacious, brave" in Arabic.

Shengying f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 圣 (shèng) meaning "holy, sacred, sage" or 胜 (shèng) meaning "victory" and 英 (yīng) meaning "hero, brave" or "petal, leaf, flower" or 盈 (yíng) meaning "filled with, full of, overflowing".

Shermard m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek sher meaning "lion" and mard meaning "fearless, brave".

Shijoat m Uzbek
Means "courage" in Uzbek.

Shiying m & f Chinese
From Chinese 时, 時 (shí) meaning "time", 石 (shí) meaning "stone", 世 (shì) meaning "world, generation, era", 视 (shì) meaning "watch, look at, observe", or 仕 (shì) meaning "official, scholar" combined with 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero", 瑛 (yīng) meaning "jade", 樱, 櫻 (yīng) meaning "cherry, cherry blossom", or 颖 (yǐng) meaning "clever, skillful, ear of grain, tip"... [more]

Shoja' m Persian
Means "brave" in Persian (of Arabic origin)

Shqiponja f Albanian
Derived from Albanian shqiponjë "eagle, golden eagle" and, figuratively, "proud and brave person; skillful person".

Shuja m Arabic, Urdu
Means "brave, courageous, valiant" in Arabic.

Shujaat m Urdu
Means "bravery, courage" in Urdu, ultimately from Arabic شجاع (šujāʾ).

Shuoying f Chinese
From the Chinese 烁 (shuò) meaning "shine, glitter, sparkle" and 潆 (yíng) meaning "tiny stream, swirl around" or 英 (yīng) meaning "brave, hero" or "petal, leaf, flower".

Shuyong f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 勇 (yǒng) meaning "brave, courageous, valiant, fierce" or 雍 (yōng) meaning "harmony, union, harmonious".

Siclebald m Old High German, Medieval, Medieval French
An elongation of Old High German sigu "victory" + Old High German bald "bold".

Siegbald m German (Rare, Archaic)
The name is a combination of the Germanic name elements sigu "victory" and bald "bold". The name can also be read as the sentence Sieg bald! "Win soon!".

Sigdiarfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements sigr "victory" and djarfr "bold, daring".

Sigebald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Sigehard m Germanic
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."

Sigenoth m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements sige "victory" and noð "boldness, daring".

Sighvatr m Old Norse
Combination of Old Norse sigr "victory" and hvatr "quick, active, brave, manly".

Siná m & f Shipibo-Conibo
Means "brave" in Shipibo.

Sindar m Muslim, Kazakh (Rare)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Arabic or Persian سندار (sindar), which refers to a kind of large stone.... [more]

Sindbald m Germanic
Derived from Gothic sinths "way, path" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Sisebald m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from sis, which is probably a contraction of sigis (see Sigisbert). However, this is not completely certain - the element might also come from Old High German sisesang "sad song" or from Old Swedish sisu "solemn lament." The second element is derived from Old High German bald "bold, brave."

Śmiałomir m Polish
The first element of this name is derived from Polish śmiały "bold, daring", which is ultimately derived from Polish śmieć "to dare" (which in turn is derived from Proto-Slavic sъměti "to dare, to venture")... [more]

Snelbald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German snel "fast, strong" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."