Across traditions
Names meaning courage across traditions
One meaning, several naming traditions: Azmi, Abhay, 杰.
By tradition
- Malay Names 33 · 61%
- Indian Names 21 · 39%
By language of origin
Names by tradition
Malay Names
- Azmi resolve
- Hamzah lion
- Iskandar Arabic form of Alexander, 'defending men'
- Faris horseman, knight
- Azami resolve
- Sarimah resolute
- Syahid witness
- Syuhada witnesses
Indian Names
- Abhay fearless
- Bhim terrible, formidable
- Dhairya patience, calmness
- Dheeraj patience
- Haider lion
- Kottravai she who brings victory
- Mohannad sword, especially of Indian steel
- Ranavira hero in battle
Chinese name characters
Characters are matched when their dictionary gloss contains: brave, courage, courageous, heroic, valiant, hero.
Lists of names meaning courage
Other meanings across traditions
Frequently asked questions
How are names chosen for each column?
The Malay and Indian columns show names whose sourced meaning relates to courage, most used first. Each column links to the full list.
How are Chinese characters matched?
A character is listed when its dictionary gloss (from the sources linked on the syllable page, such as MDBG and Wiktionary) contains one of these words as a whole item: brave, courage, courageous, heroic, valiant, hero. Only characters recorded in real names are listed. A Chinese name’s meaning depends on the characters the family chose.
Do these names show the bearer’s background?
No. The columns describe the naming tradition and the language of the word, not anyone’s ethnicity, religion or background.