By meaning
Boy names meaning courage
51 names
This list describes where each name comes from (mostly Arabic), not the religion of anyone who bears it. 10 two-word names (such as Nur … or Muhammad …) follow the one-word names; see also name combinations.
- Names
- 51
- Origins
- 8
- In JPN tables
- 1
- Top of list
- Azmi
Language of origin
By category
- Malay Names 31 · 61%
- Indian Names 20 · 39%
Names
- Azmi♂Resolve
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Iskandar♂Arabic form of Alexander, 'defending men'
- Faris♂Horseman, knight
- Azami♂Resolve
- Syahid♂Witness
- As'ad♂Lion
- Ghazi♂Warrior
- Haidar♂Lion
- Mujahid♂Fighter
- Hammam♂Gallant, magnanimous, brave
- Husam♂Sharp sword
- Sharim♂Resolute
- Usamah♂Lion
- Abhay♂Fearless
- Askari♂Soldier
- Bhim♂Terrible, formidable
- Dhairya♂Patience, calmness
- Dheeraj♂Patience
- Haider♂Lion
- Hamsah♂Lion
- Hermansyah♂Army man
- Humam♂Gallant
- Mohannad♂Sword, especially of Indian steel
- Mujahidin♂Those who strive
- Pahlawan♂Warrior
- Ranavira♂Hero in battle
- Ranbir♂Hero of battle
- Ranveer♂Hero, warrior
- Samar♂War
- Samsir♂Sword
- Sangram♂Battle
- Sankalp♂Resolve, determination
- Shatrughna♂Destroyer of enemies
- Shaurya♂Heroism, valour
- Sher♂Lion
- Vikram♂Valour, strength
- Vikrama♂Valour, strength
- Viplav♂Revolution
- Vir♂Hero
- Yudhishthira♂Firm in war
- Ahmad Haidar♂Most praiseworthy · lion
- Ahmad Hamzah♂Most praiseworthy · lion
- Muhammad Azmi♂Praised · commendable · resolve · determination
- Muhammad Faris♂Praised · commendable · horseman, knight
- Muhammad Hamzah♂Praised · commendable · lion
- Muhammad Mardani♂Praised · commendable · manly · brave
- Muhammad Syahid♂Praised · commendable · witness · martyr
- Ahmad Abbas♂Most praiseworthy · austere
- Muhammad Abbas♂Praised · austere
- Muhammad Azami♂Praised · resolve · determination
About this list
51 boy names (unisex names recorded for boys included) whose meaning relates to courage, from 8 languages of origin.
Near the top: Azmi, Hamzah, Iskandar, Faris. See also all names meaning courage and names meaning courage in other traditions.
See also
Other meanings (boy)
Frequently asked questions
How many boy names mean courage?
51 names in this reference, including unisex names recorded for boys: 31 Malay, 20 Indian. Every meaning is backed by a source linked from the name page.
What languages do these names come from?
The most common origin is Arabic (30 names). The origin describes the word behind a name, not the ethnicity or religion of anyone who bears it.
Which names are most common?
1 names on this list appear in the JPN tables (the top 10 for each sex in each decade), and those most common in the 2010s come first. Names outside those tables have no figure, and we do not estimate one.
Names are shared across communities. The categories on this site are for browsing only: they describe a name and its spelling, not anyone’s ethnicity, religion or background.